I got in from work only to learn that my 9yr old drank all of the PinCelCar juice I made this morning; leaving me zilch! Well, back to the juicer I go with my organic Pineapple, Celery and Carrots :-) Health Benefits: Pineapple, whether fresh or frozen, is the only known source of bromelain - a protein-digesting enzyme that research shows to have anti-inflammatory properties that may alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis, sinusitis and asthma; help heal injuries and inhibit the growth of malignant lung and breast-cancer cells. Celery contains... [immunity-boosting] quercetin, apigenin and luteolin, and shows to have anti-inflammatory properties that may alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis, sinusitis and asthma; help heal injuries and inhibit the growth of malignant lung and breast-cancer cells. A healthy supply of Vitamin C, folate and potassium. Plus two stalks can fulfill 40% RDA of Vitamin K. Carrot: Carrot is one of the most healing foods that provides the finest and highest quality in nutrients, especially from its juice. It is an excellent source of pro-vitamin A, vitamins C, D, E, K, B1 and B6. It is rich with biotin, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, organic sodium and some trace minerals. Carrot greens/tops CAN be eaten. It is very rich with potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K and protein. Potassium is a key mineral in our body, thus high consumption of it keeps all the organs in our body in tip-top condition. The known phytonutrients in carrots are lutein, lycopene, anti-oxidants alpha, beta and gamma carotenes, zeaxanthin and xanthophyll. You don’t need to remember these fancy names, but just remember that phytonutrients are nature’s marvelous provision for healing of various diseases. Resources: -Dole Nutrition Handbook, pg 81-94 and juicing-for-health/basic-nutrition/healing-vegetables/health-benefits-of-carrot.html
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:58:51 +0000
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