Get Juicy!

Flip to page 60 in the June Issue of the Vancouver View for my recent article on some Serious Summer Sipping!

Here are a few great ingredients and their amazingness:

Apple:

Apples are filled vitamin C, antioxidants, and soluble fiber. They are also a great way to naturally sweeten an otherwise bitter juice.

Beets:

Beets are blood-builders. They detoxify the blood and then renew it with minerals. Combined with carrots, consuming beets is a major way to heal the liver and kidneys.

Carrots:

An excellent source of antioxidants and beta-carotene, carrots are easily assimilated into our bodies. They play an outstanding role in anti-cancer effects on the body and provide optimal immune support.

Cucumber:

Cucumber is the best natural diuretic and aids in kidney, liver, and pancreatic detoxification. 

Fennel:

A great digestive aid, fennel is helpful to eliminate fluid retention and is a great juice to combat fatigue.

Ginger:

In addition to aiding in digestion, circulation, and reducing inflammation, this super root fights against cold and flu symptoms.

Grapefruit:

With more than a day’s worth of the vitamin,  this citrus also contains lycopene and limonoids inhibit many forms of cancer, pectins in the fruit provide soluble fiber to lower cholesterol and prevent kidney stones.

Kale:

Contains more easily absorbed calcium than milk! Kale is high in fiber, rich in Lutein, a major anti-cancer phytochemical, and is one of the best sources of beta-carotene, an antioxidant believed to be a major player in the battle against cancer, heart disease, and certain age-related chronic diseases. It is also rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A.

Lemon:

They have an incredibly alkalizing effect on the body, and as they stimulate the digestive system they purify the liver and clear out toxins. 

Mint:

Soothes the digestive tract and has been known to slow the growth of bacteria in the body and contains many anti-fungal properties.

Parsley:

One of the most potent disease-fighting spices, it aids in blood purification, fatigue, digestive restoration, and is great for clear skin due to high concentrations of beta carotene and chlorophyll.

Pineapple:

Loaded with anti-oxidants, manganese, and an enzyme called bromelain, which is great to help prevent inflammation.

Spinach:

A good source of Vitamin A, C, K, foliate, potassium, beta-carotene, iron and lutein. Promotes normal vision, immune, digestive, and nervous system functions.

Watercress:

This nutrient-dense veggie is rich in calcium, absorbable iron, potassium and a whole host of other vitamins and minerals.

What's your favourite way to sip Summer away?


Wherever summer takes you, make it deliciously yours ...