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Juice of the day… Share to Save! For healthy Recipes & Personal Development Join our Support Group @All Natural Weight loss! Be HEALTHY… Be HAPPY… Beginner Green Probably the most delicious thing Ive accidentally made. This is for beginners that are looking for a green juice that tastes great. Its sweet while having a nice citrus flavor to it. If you have a masticating juicer, this will come out just like in the picture. If you have a centrifuge juicer, you may not be able to get much juice out of the spinach. You can still try it, but dont be surprised if it shoots all of the spinach in the bin and a few drops come out. You can always juice everything except the spinach, then finish it in a blender with the spinach. Ingredients • Apples - 3 medium (3 dia) 546g • Celery - 4 stalk, large (11-12 long) 256g • Ginger Root - 1/4 thumb (1 dia) 6g • Lemon (with rind) - 1/2 fruit (2-1/8 dia) 29g • Orange (peeled) - 1 large (3-1/16 dia) 184g • Spinach - 5 handful 125g Directions You dont have to peel the lemon, but make sure you peel the orange. The oranges skin is very bitter and can ruin the flavor. Benefits Lower Blood PressureCelery calms the nerve because of the high calcium content & helps in controlling high blood pressure. Raw celery should be eaten to reduce high blood pressure.Drinking lemon juice is helpful for people suffering with heart problems as it contains potassium. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as provides relaxation to mind and body. It reduces mental stress and depression.A recent study also shows that certain protein compounds in spinach are beneficial in lowering high blood pressure.A flavonoid called hesperidin found in oranges can lower high blood pressure. Bone ProtectionFrench researchers found that a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density. Boron, another ingredient in apples, also strengthens bones.The high content of vitamin K is essential in anchoring calcium in bones, making it important to bone health. Cancer PreventionGinger has been shown in animal trials to help slow or even prevent cancerous tumor growth.The fine chlorophyll and carotene (lutein) found in spinach is beneficial in fighting and preventing cancer. A variety of flavonoid compounds found in this vegetable are powerful anti-oxidants and anti-cancer agents. Studies have shown that properties in spinach slows down cancerous cell division, especially in cancers of the breast, cervical, prostate, stomach, and skin.Liminoid is a compound found in oranges that has been found to help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon. The high vitamin C content also acts as a good anti-oxidant that protects cells from damages by free radicals. Asthma HelpOne recent study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice on a daily basis suffered from less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once per month. Another study showed that children born to women who eat a lot of apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma than children whose mothers ate few apples. Lemon juice assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma. Lemon, being a rich rich source of vitamin C, helps in dealing with respiratory disorders. Breast Cancer PreventionA Cornell University study found that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their risk by 44 percent. Recent studies shown that limonoids in lemons inhibit the development of cancer in laboratory animals and in human breast cancer cells. DigestionOne of gingers most touted health benefits is its ameliorating effects on digestive ailments. It can help digest fatty foods and break down proteins. It is excellent for reducing gas. Many people report that it will also relieve nausea, and can be effective in treating morning sickness as well as motion sickness.Lemon juice helps to cure problems related to indigestion and consitpation.Apples contain a natural laxative. When juiced, it helps aid bowel movements. It is most effective when mixed with carrots and spinach juices, you can expect bowel movement the next day. Regularly eating apples also will ensure bowel movements due to its gel-forming fiber, pectin. It improves the intestinal muscles ability to push waste through the gastrointestinal tract.The high fiber content in spinach makes it a remarkable intestinal tract scrubber. It cleans out the system by removing the accumulated wastes in the digestive tracts by its mildly laxative effect. More importantly, it also repairs, heals and nourishes the tracts and tones up their functions. An excellent help for constipation, colitis, poor digestion or stomach ulcers.Though oranges taste acidic, it actually has an alkaline effect in the digestive system and helps stimulate the digestive juices, which helps to relieve constipation. Weight LossA Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.Adding lemon juice to a beverage can help increase weight loss. Alzheimers PreventionA study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimers disease. Colon Cancer PreventionOne study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower risk of colon cancer. Other research shows that the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract. Liver Cancer PreventionResearch found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of liver cancer. Lower CholesterolThe pectin in apples lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol. People who eat two apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.Recent studies show that ginger might also have a role in lowering LDL cholesterol because the spice can help reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed.Recent studies shown that limonoids in lemons help in reducing cholesterol. Lung Cancer PreventionAccording to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50 percent lower risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due to the high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and naringin in apples. Stomach Cancer PreventionConsuming vitamin C rich foods helps to lower the incidence of peptic ulcers and in turn, reduce the risk of stomach cancer. Reduce InflammationGinger can also help reduce inflammation. So it can be used to treat any disease that is caused by inflammations such as arthritis or ulcerative colitis. Some studies show that it can even help inhibit the replication of the herpes simplex virus.The high alkalinity properties in spinach makes it the perfect choice of food for people suffering inflammatory ailments, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Blood CleanseThe high grade content of iron in spinach makes it a great blood builder. It regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells and supplies fresh oxygen to the body. Improved ComplexionLemon juice, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Drinking of lemon juice mixed with water and honey brings glow to the skin.The anti-oxidant in orange help protect the skin from free radical damage known to cause signs of aging. Immune SystemOranges, being high in vitamin C can help stimulate white cells to fight infection, naturally building a good immune system. Heart Disease PreventionOranges, being high in flavonoids and vitamin C has been known to halve the risk of heart diseases. Macular Degeneration PreventionThe abundance content of vitamin A and carotenoids help prevent age-related eye problems. When combined with endive and carrot juice, it effectively helps prevent macular degeneration, night blindness, and the development of cataracts. Increased Blood CirculationBeing a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. This property also makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood. It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming. The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, making it the perfect remedy for colds.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:38:21 +0000

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