What to juice?

It is recommended that people use primarily vegetables for juicing with a little fruit to sweeten if necessary. The reason for this is that very sweet juices can cause blood sugar disturbances. The use of organic vegetables and fruit is strongly encouraged. For further information on the
beneficial properties of different vegetables and fruit see the following guide:

Apple

Rich in pectin, a substance that can help lower cholesterol levels. Apple juice is a good source of a range of nutrients and it mixes well with most other juices.

Beetroot

Rich source of iron and other blood-building minerals. Powerful liver cleanser but too much at once can cause nausea.

Broccoli

Contains compounds known as indoles that support liver detoxification and in particular enhance the breakdown of oestrogens.

Cabbage

Like broccoli contains the indole compounds. Contains compounds that soothe and heal the digestive tract.

Carrot

Rich source of carotenoids that possess powerful antioxidant activity. A good cleansing juice that mixes well with other juices.

Celery

A natural diuretic – helps to remove excess fluid from the body. Has a strong flavour and is best combined with other juices.

Cranberry

Contains natural antibacterial compounds, useful for urinary tract infections. A rich source of powerful antioxidant phytonutrients.

Cucumber

Is very cooling and thirst quenching. A mild diuretic.

Ginger

Adds a warming element to a juice. Possesses cardiotonic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. A natural anti-sickness remedy.

Lettuce

Has a natural calming and sedative effect. Is very cooling and thirst quenching. Dark lettuce leaves contain higher levels of nutrients.

Orange

Rich source of vitamin C and bioflavanoids, both powerful antioxidants. Juice the nutrient-rich pith as well as the flesh if possible.

Parsley

Rich source of chlorophyll and other blood-building nutrients. Acts as a blood cleanser.

Pear

A good juice for promoting detoxification and elimination. Soft pears will clog the juicer, hard ones should be used.

Pepper

Rich source of antioxidant compounds including vitamin C. Green peppers have a strong taste and work best mixed with other juices.

Pineapple

Contains powerful anti-inflammatory agents. Aids digestion.

Radish

Helps to clear mucus from the system and is good for respiratory problems. Acts as a blood cleanser.

Tomato

Rich in antioxidant, anti-tumour compounds such as beta carotene and lycopene.

Watercress

Rich source of chlorophyll and other blood-building nutrients. Rich source of antioxidant compounds. Peppery taste can be strong, mix with other juices.

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