Food Facts

June 16, 2015

Posted in Beetroot


Juicing Beetroot



Juicing Beetroot
Beetroot is great for juicing as most of the goodness in them comes from raw beetroot. You don't even need to peel it, just leave the skin on and you can juice the bulb as it is. Beetroot juice has a very sweet flavour and turns your juice a vibrant red colour.


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June 16, 2015

Posted in Blackberry


Juicing Blackberry

Juicing Blackberry

Blackberries are great for juicing as they are packed full of nutrients, and therefore have many health benefits. They contain high levels of antioxidants – which are great for promoting healthy skin. 

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Blackcurrant


Juicing Blackcurrants

Juicing Blackcurrants

Putting blackcurrants in your juice can provide you with one of the finest sources of Vitamin C, which is great for your immune system, fighting infections and breaking down mucus. Blackcurrants also contain bioflavanoids and anthocyanidins which are powerful antioxidants to help strengthen your ability to fight infection and disease. The bioflavanoids are helpful in protecting blood vessels and capillaries from oxidative damage. This plays a part in weakening the ageing process, as connective tissues in the body can be strengthened.

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Blueberry


Juicing Blueberry

Juicing Blueberry

Although you will need a lot of blueberries to get juice from, they are packed full of goodness. They are great for your immune system and are high in antioxidants – in fact you can't buy a more antioxidant rich berry, as they contain high amounts of bioflavonoids and anthocyanidins. These antioxidants have been said to protect blood vessels from oxidative damage, also from chemical damage from things like alcohol and cigarette smoke. Antioxidants have been said to reduce many serious diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, they also help to reduce ageing, as they strengthen the connective tissue in the body.

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Broccoli


Juicing Broccoli

Juicing Broccoli

Juicing broccoli is extremely healthy – especially the stems as this is where most of the nutrients are packed into. However you may want to mix the broccoli juice with other fruit juices, as the flavour can be quite strong and can stand out above other flavours.

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Carrots


Juicing Carrots

Juicing Carrots

It's great to juice carrots because it has been shown that the nutrients in them are more bio-available when juiced, as opposed to eating them. Carrots are full of vitamin A and have the highest source of vitamin A. The vitamin A is found in the pigment beta-carotene, which gives the carrots their strong orange colour. The body will convert beta-carotene into vitamin A. It has been said that carrots are known to be the 'anti-cancer kings' of the vegetable world, this is because the beta-carotene can disintegrate the mucous membrane around cancer cells. This pigment is also very beneficial for the heart, as it protects the cardiovascular system, as it helps to reduce ruptures and injury in the blood vessels that coud lead to blood clots.

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June 16, 2015

Posted in Cherry


Juicing Cherry

Juicing Cherry

Cherries can be very time consuming and fiddly to juice, however they are packed with nutrients and have many positive effects on the body. Pick cherries which are darker in colour, these are the ones that are packed with a higher level of antioxidants and vitamins. Cherries are also packed full of beta-carotene which aids cancer prevention.

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