A guide to the benefits of juicing (continued)
Fruit / Vegetable Source of Benefits KJ per 100g
Mango Betacarotene,potassium,flavenoids Easytodigest. 235kj/100g
andotherantioxidants.
Mint Antispasmodic volatile oils, Aids digestion.
flavenoids, menthol.
Oranges HighinvitaminC,fibre,beta Excellentforhealthyskinandhelps 100kj/100g
carotene, flavenoids, thiamine, the body’s defences against bacterial
pectin, folate. infections.
Papaya Protectivecarotenoids,richin Helpsdigestproteins. 160kj/100g
vitamin C, fibre, rich in papain.
Parsley VitaminC,iron. Excellentforfreshbreath.
Pawpaw Betacarotene,flavenoids, Helpsdigestproteins. 163kj/100g
magnesium, rich in papain.
Peaches GoodsourceofvitaminC,dietary Easyto digestandworksasagentle 130kj/100g
fibre,betacarotene. laxative.
Pears Verygoodsourceofdietaryfibre. Provideaquicksourceofenergy. 190kj/100g
Pineapple VitaminC,dietaryfibre,betacarotene.Helpstodigestprotein. 160kj/100g
Plums VitaminE,potassium,betacarotene, Mayhelptoretardtheeffects 110-155kj/100g
malic acid. of wrinkling.
Raspberries Highindietaryfibre,excellentsource Helpsintreatingconstipation. 110kj/100g
of vitamin C, some folate.
Rockmelons Excellent sourceofvitaminC,beta Mayhelpin thepreventionofcancer 90kj/100g
carotene, carotenoids. and heart disease.
Spinach Zeaxanthin,vitaminC,betacarotene, Helpsinkeepingeyes healthy 65kj/100g
folate, dietary fibre. in the elderly.
Strawberries VitaminC,dietaryfibre,some folate. Helpstoabsorbironbetterafter 80kj/100g
eating meat.
Tomatoes Richinlycopene,vitaminC,and Mayhelpreducetheriskof prostate 55kj/100g
small amounts of vitamin E, folate, cancer in men.
dietary fibre.
Watercress VitaminC&E,folate,betacarotene, Thoughttohavecancerfighting 72kj/100g
iron. properties.
Watermelon Carotenoids,betacarotene,vitaminC, Maystimulatethe kidneystohelp 95kj/100g
dietary fibre. function better.
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