Vegetables
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Cucumbers have a variety of uses outside of the kitchen. We like to incorporate them into our juices because of their mineral content, which help complexion and health of skin. Cucumbers also help the connective tissue of our body (intracellular cement, muscles, tendon, ligaments, cartilage, and bone) stay strong and useful. Contains: Silica |
Celery is also known for its cancer fighting qualities. Celery also helps ascertain activities of certain white blood cells, tone the vascular systems, lower blood pressure, and help cease migraines. Contains: Potassium, Sodium, Coumarin |
Spinach is another one of those vegetables that promote anti-cancer activity from our cells. It has remarkable abilities in restoring energy, increasing vitality, and improving blood quality.
Contains: Twice as much iron, chlorophyll, carotene
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Kale is the super green and shares many qualities with spinach and other dark, leafy greens. Kale is important for skin and hair, bone health, and provide protein. Kale can also improve blood glucose control in diabetics, lowering the risk of cancer, lowering blood pressure, improving bone health, lowering the risk of developing asthma.
Contains: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, copper, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus
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It has low calorie content and high water volume, romaine lettuce—while often overlooked in the nutrition world—is actually a very nutritious food. It can help protect heart by vitamin C and beta-carotene working together to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. When cholesterol becomes oxidized, it becomes sticky and starts to build up in the artery walls forming plaques. Contains: It is an excellent source of vitamin A (notably through its concentration of the pro-vitamin A carotenoid, beta-carotene), vitamin K, folate, and molybdenum. Romaine lettuce is also a very good source of dietary fiber, four minerals (manganese, potassium, copper, and iron), and three vitamins (biotin, vitamin B1, and vitamin C).
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Cabbage is known for its anti-cancer qualities. Cabbage also helps with ulcerative conditions of the colon. Contains: Vitamin C, sulfur, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, and calcium. |
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Contains: Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron and Manganese
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Contains: polyphenol antioxidants, syringic acid, betalains |
Cabbage is known for its anti-cancer qualities. Cabbage also helps with ulcerative conditions of the colon. The rich red color of red cabbage reflects it
concentration of anthocyanin polyphenols, which contribute to red cabbage
containing significantly more protective phytonutrients than green cabbage.
Contains: Vitamin C, sulfur, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, and calcium.
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Collard Greens also fall in the family of cancer-preventative foods and should be adopted into everyone’s daily consumption. In addition to fighting cancerous agents, collard greens help lower cholesterol build up in our bodies.
Swiss Chard, like kale, contains antioxidants that help protect the heart from contracting disease. Recent research has also shown that they contain chemicals to help regulate blood sugar. Also, like beets, swiss chards can support detoxification, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatories.