Nutrient Glossary
Carrot
provide an excellent source of alpha & beta carotene -antioxidants
that inhibit free radical formation.
Carrots contain Folic acid, Vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron and
magnesium.
Carrots contain glutathione, which helps the body recycle vitamin E
and increases the body's production of white blood cells. Carrots
support skin and eye health and the immune system.
- Maintains a healthy circulation and supports the immune system.
- Carrot juice is an extremely rich source of alpha and beta-carotene, which
is converted by the body into pro-vitamin A (natural vitamin A).
Vitamin A is essential for the normal development and health of many body
tissues, including the skin and eyes. It is considered essential for the visual cycle
(focusing the conversion of light stimuli into electrical impulses), pigment
formation in the skin, and as an antioxidant in the cells.
The level of Vitamin A required by the eyes can increase up to fifty-fold when working with a
computer, watching television, driving a car at night, and reading and writing under artificial light,
all of which place great demands on the eyes.
- Beta-carotene is also a photochemical which research is now proving can help reduce disease risk,
help fight infection and supports bone growth and maintenance.
- Considered to be one of nature's finest alkaline foods and has the ability to help maintain
intestinal viflora.
- Carrot juice is a good source of folic acid, calcium, iron and magnesium, as well as vitamins B, C,
E viand K.
- Carrot juice stimulates digestion and cleanse the liver.
- Carrots contain glutathione, which helps the body recycle vitamin E and increases the body's
production of white blood cells.
- Maintain healthy cellular function.
- Due to its alkalizing action in the body, carrot juice is considered to be an excellent source of
helping maintain proper pH balances
Celery
is rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, folic acid, and potassium.
Provides fiber and carbohydrates.
Celery is thought to have a relaxing effect by calming the nerves.
Cucumber
is a powerful diuretic. It will help to expel uric acid from the body
and is a valuable remedy for arthritis, gout, and rheumatism.
Cucumber is also an excellent remedy for skin and hair problems
due to its silicon and sulfur content combined with its powers as a
diuretic.
It is also useful in normalizing the blood pressure.
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“Let’s the food be the first medicine.” - Hippocrates
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