A guide to the benefits of juicing
Fruit / Vegetable | Source of | Benefits | KJ per 100g |
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Apples | Carotenes, pectin, potassium, | May help in the treatment | 150kj/100g |
| vitamin C and dietary fibre, | of constipation. |
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| energy giving carbohydrates. |
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Apricots | High in natural sugars for energy. | 280kj/100g | |
| dietary fibre. |
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Banana | Potassium, carbohydrates, | Provides sustained energy. | 225kj/100g |
| dietary fibre, vitamin B6, vitamin C. |
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Beetroot | Folate, potassium, leafy tops are rich | The folate is excellent for | 120kj/100g |
| in beta carotene, calcium and iron. | healthy cells. |
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Blueberries | Carotenoids, vitamin C. | Antibacterial. | 200kj/100g |
Capsicum | High in vitamin C, beta carotene. | 1 red capsicum has enough vitamin C | 135kj/100g |
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| to meet the daily needs of 10 people. |
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Carrots | Beta carotene, folate, dietary fibre. | May help with night vision. | 100kj/100g |
Celery | Only small amounts of vitamins | Helps to clean mouth and teeth. | 50kj/100g |
| and minerals. |
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Cherries | Very high in vitamin C, dietary fibre. | May help to stabilise the heartbeat | 170kj/100g |
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| and also keeps the skin healthy. |
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Cucumber | Only small amounts of vitamins | May help with flatulence. | |
| and minerals. |
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Fennel | Beta carotene, folate. | Fennel seeds are good for digestion. | 50kj/100g |
Ginger |
| Aids in digestion and is good for |
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| nausea and improves circulation. |
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Grapefruit | Rich in vitamin C, fibre, bioflavenoids. | Pink grapefruit contains Lycopene | 110kj/100g |
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| which is an |
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| may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. |
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Honeydew Melon | Vitamin C, small amounts of | May stimulate the kidneys to help | 130kj/100g |
| carotenoids. | function better. |
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Kiwi Fruit | Beta carotene, vitamin C, | Helps in digestion and cleansing |
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| bioflavenoids, dietary fibre. | of the skin. | 180kj/100g |
Lemon | Bioflavenoids, limonene, pectin, | The pectin may help reduce | 95kj/100g |
| vitamin C. | blood cholesterol. |
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Lime | Bioflavenoids, limonene, pectin, | The pectin may help reduce | 90kj/100g |
| vitamin C. | blood cholesterol. |
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Mandarins | Vitamin C, beta carotene, folate, |
| 165kj/100g |
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