sunday green juice
ingredients:
3 apples
1 orange or 3 clementines
juice of 3 lemons
1 pineapple
4 carrots
4 celery stalks
1 bunch of kale
ginger
instructions:
add ingredients to a juicer
*optional - add water
health benefits of ingredients used
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apples
flavonoids with anticancer & anti-inflammatory properties
soluble fiber
lowers blood pressure
low glycemic index
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oranges
vitamin c - fiber - folate - potassium calcium
supports eye health
anti-inflammatory
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lemons
great source of vitamin c
contains disinfecting properties
antioxidants, including limonene which helps prevent breast and other cancers by lowering bad cholesterol
rutin strengthens veins and prevent fluid retention
can increase appetite
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pineapple
vitamin c & magnesium
anti-inflammatory
supports blood health
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carrots
excellent source of antioxidants, carotenes, fiber, vitamins c & e, potassium, and calcium
help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer
help with sight and vision
fun fact: nutrients are more easily absorbed when carrots are cooked
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celery
high in potassium & calcium
supports blood & bone health
anti-inflammatory
high in fiber
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kale
highest levels of antioxidants of all vegetables
great source of calcium & iron
excellent source of vitamin c, which helps absorb the iron too
flavonoids & selenium helps fight cancer
magnesium & vitamin e help heart health
great for skin health
carotenes to protect eye health
*can affect natural function of thyroid glands. if you have thyroid troubles, please consult your doctor before adding kale into your diet
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ginger
anticancer properties
anti-inflammatory
aids digestion & calms nausea
aids in pain & swelling of arthritis
can ease migraine tension