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JUICE YOUR VITAMINS!
VITAMIN A
Food Source
red bell pepper, dandelion greens, carrots, kale,
collard greens, parsley, spinach, turnip greens, swiss
chard, red, orange and yellow bell peppers,
cantaloupe, broccoli
Benefits
Good for the eyes, skin, lungs, bones, gall-bladder
and kidneys and resists infection. Helps cell
reproduction. Stimulates immunity and is needed for
formation of some hormones. Helps vision and
promotes bone growth, tooth development, and
helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and mucous
membranes. It has been shown to be an effective
preventive against measles. Deficiency can cause
night blindness, dry skin, poor bone growth, and
weak tooth enamel. Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene
(carrots) and retinol are all natural versions of
Vitamin A.
VITAMIN B-1
Food Source
Garlic, turnip greens collard leaves, watermelon,
peas, dandelion greens, asparagus, kale and parsley
Benefits
Builds vital energy and good digestion, heart health
and good liver function, restores nervous tension,
constipation, edema, and depression, fatigue.
Vitamin B1/thiamine is important in the production
of energy.
It helps the body cells convert carbohydrates into
energy. It is also essential for the functioning of the
heart, muscles, and nervous system. Not getting
enough thiamine can leave one fatigued and weak.
VITAMIN K
Food Source
All dark leafy vegetables
Uses
Vitamin K is fat soluble and plays a critical role in
blood clotting. It regulates blood calcium levels and
activates at least 3 proteins involved in bone health.
VITAMIN B-2
Food Source
turnip greens, dandelion greens, kale,
parsley, broccoli, beet greens, mustard
greens, spinach, asparagus, swiss chard,
kiwi
Benefits
Builds immune function, anti aging,
improves skin and eye function, liver
kidney and heart. Also helps with
photophobia and blurred vision. Vitamin
B2 or riboflavin is important for body
growth, reproduction and red cell
production. It also helps in releasing
energy from carbohydrates.
VITAMIN B-3
Food Source
collard greens, potatoes with skin,
parsley, potatoes, mushrooms,
asparagus, squash, bell peppers, carrots,
sweet potato, kale and broccoli
Benefits
Niacin assists in the functioning of the
digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is
also important for the conversion of food
to energy.
