Food Facts

June 16, 2015

Posted in Alfalfa


Juicing Alfalfa



Juicing Alfalfa
Alfalfa can be great to juice because the sprouts are so good for you. They are packed with different vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, B1, C and K. They also contain Calcium, Iron and Zinc to name a few. Because alfalfa contains a high amount of vitamins, this makes the sprouts the most nutritionally concentrated. They are even used in Chinese medicine and have been for many years.

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Apples


Juicing Apples



Juicing Apples

The reason we use apples in most juices is because they are sweet but aren't an overpowering flavour. Apples are great for juicing as they don't need peeling, but people often do remove the core. Apples go well with pretty much every other type of fruit and vegetable, and add a great flavour to your juice.

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Apricots


Juicing Apricots



Juicing Apricots

Apricots are very sweet and juicy fruit which makes them perfect for juicing! You don't need to peel them, as the flesh can be juiced – just make sure you remove the stone first! Some reports have said that Hunza People, who were noted for their exceptionally long life expectancy – would eat high amounts of healthy organic foods like apricot.

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Artichoke


Juicing Artichoke



Juicing Artichoke
Note: Artichoke must be added to your juice with a blender - after juicing.

Artichokes are one of the oldest foods known to man. The heath benefits of them are great – and so perfect for juicing! They are high in Vitamin C and are said to help prevent the development of toxins in the liver. Artichokes have many health benefits, having said this, the taste can be quite bitter, so mixing them with other fruit and vegetables when juicing can help mask this flavour.

 

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Asparagus


Juicing Asparagus



Juicing Asparagus

Asparagus is a vegetable that is very rich in protein. It's also very high in Vitamin C, when buying asparagus look out for shoots that are a very rich green colour, as these have higher levels of Vitamin C, and so are better for you. When juicing, asparagus needs to be mixed with other fruit and vegetables, as the juice has a very strong flavour, so use sparingly! However this is down to personal taste. 

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Avocado


Juicing with Avocado



Juicing Avocado
Note: Avocado must be added to your juice with a blender - after juicing.
Although you can't juice an avocado, they are great with vegetable juices, just be sure to remove the skin and stone first! They're brilliant to include in juices as it has been proved that they are the most nutritious fruit in the world, containing everything that is nutritionally required by the human body.

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Banana


Juicing with Banana



Juicing with Banana
Note: Banana must be added to your juice with a blender - after juicing.

Bananas don't juice, however they can be added to juices as they give thickness and fibre. They have great health benefits and are one of the greatest sources of natural energy. They are over 80% water, which is nutrient rich and hydrates the body.

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