Ingredients:
2-3 carrots
1 cucumber
1 small parsnip
1 lemon
1/4 green bell pepper
1 cucumber
1 small parsnip
1 lemon
1/4 green bell pepper
juice
Of all the commonly consumed
vegetables, carrots provide the
highest amount of provitamin A
carotenes. Carrots also offer an
excellent source of fiber, vitamin
K, and biotin. They are a good
source of vitamins B6 and C,
potassium, and thiamine. Carrots contain a large amount
of antioxidant compounds which vegetables, carrots provide the
highest amount of provitamin A
carotenes. Carrots also offer an
excellent source of fiber, vitamin
K, and biotin. They are a good
source of vitamins B6 and C,
potassium, and thiamine. Carrots contain a large amount
help to protect against
cardiovascular disease and
cancer. The high intake of
carotene has been linked with a
20 percent decrease in postmenopausal breast cancer and up to a 50 percent decrease in the cancers of the
cervix, bladder, colon, prostate, larynx, and esophagus. Extensive studies have
shown that a diet that includes at least one carrot per day could cut the rate of lung
cancer in half.
Carrots are also effective in promoting good vision, especially night vision. Beta-
carotene provides protection against macular degeneration and the development of
senile cataracts - which is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly.
Parsnips provide an excellent
source of vitamin C, fiber, folic
acid, pantothenic acid, copper,
and manganese. They also offer
a very good source of niacin,
thiamine, magnesium, and
potassium. They are a good
source of riboflavin, folic acid,
and vitamins B6 and E.
source of vitamin C, fiber, folic
acid, pantothenic acid, copper,
and manganese. They also offer
a very good source of niacin,
thiamine, magnesium, and
potassium. They are a good
source of riboflavin, folic acid,
and vitamins B6 and E.
Even though fresh cucumbers
are mostly composed of water,
they still pack a lot of nutrition.
The flesh of cucumbers is a very
good source of vitamins A, C,
and folic acid. The hard skin is
rich in fiber and a variety of
minerals including magnesium,
silica, molybdenum, and
potassium.
Cucumber is an excellent source
of silica, which is a trace mineral
that contributes to the strength
of our connective tissue.
Connective tissue is what holds our body together. Cucumbers are effective when used for various skin problems,
including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. They also contain ascorbic and caffeic
acids. These acids prevent water retention. That may explain why when cucumbers
are applied topically they are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns, and dermatitis.
Lemons provide an excellent source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of
vitamin B6, folic acid, potassium, limonene, and flavonoids.
Studies have been done on the phytochemical limonene which is extracted from
lemons. Findings showed that limonene contains anticancer properties and is effective
in dissolving gallstones. The highest concentration of limonene is located in the white
spongy inner parts of the lemon.
Bell peppers are low in calories
and are packed with nutrition. As
one of the most nutrient-dense
foods available, they provide a
good source of vitamin B6, C,
and K, beta-carotene, thiamine,
and folic acid. Bell peppers are
also a very good source of
phytochemicals. They provide
exceptional antioxidant activity.
Red bell peppers have
significantly higher levels of
nutrients than green peppers.
Red bell peppers also contain
lycopene, which is a carotene
that offers protection against cancer and heart disease.
Studies have shown that bell peppers, possibly due to their vitamin C and beta-
carotene content, are effective in providing protection against cataracts. However,
like other nutrient-dense vegetables, they contain many different powerful
phytochemicals. Bell peppers also contain substances, including vitamin C, capsaicin,
and flavonoids. Those substances have been shown to prevent blood clot formation
and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Even though chili peppers contain
more of those compounds, bell pepper consumption should still be promoted for
individuals with elevated cholesterol levels.
are mostly composed of water,
they still pack a lot of nutrition.
The flesh of cucumbers is a very
good source of vitamins A, C,
and folic acid. The hard skin is
rich in fiber and a variety of
minerals including magnesium,
silica, molybdenum, and
potassium.
Cucumber is an excellent source
of silica, which is a trace mineral
that contributes to the strength
of our connective tissue.
Connective tissue is what holds our body together. Cucumbers are effective when used for various skin problems,
including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. They also contain ascorbic and caffeic
acids. These acids prevent water retention. That may explain why when cucumbers
are applied topically they are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns, and dermatitis.
Lemons provide an excellent source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of
vitamin B6, folic acid, potassium, limonene, and flavonoids.
Studies have been done on the phytochemical limonene which is extracted from
lemons. Findings showed that limonene contains anticancer properties and is effective
in dissolving gallstones. The highest concentration of limonene is located in the white
spongy inner parts of the lemon.
Bell peppers are low in calories
and are packed with nutrition. As
one of the most nutrient-dense
foods available, they provide a
good source of vitamin B6, C,
and K, beta-carotene, thiamine,
and folic acid. Bell peppers are
also a very good source of
phytochemicals. They provide
exceptional antioxidant activity.
Red bell peppers have
significantly higher levels of
nutrients than green peppers.
Red bell peppers also contain
lycopene, which is a carotene
that offers protection against cancer and heart disease.
Studies have shown that bell peppers, possibly due to their vitamin C and beta-
carotene content, are effective in providing protection against cataracts. However,
like other nutrient-dense vegetables, they contain many different powerful
phytochemicals. Bell peppers also contain substances, including vitamin C, capsaicin,
and flavonoids. Those substances have been shown to prevent blood clot formation
and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Even though chili peppers contain
more of those compounds, bell pepper consumption should still be promoted for
individuals with elevated cholesterol levels.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
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