Organic food is medicine: Use this chart to guide your daily selection of cold-pressed juices and smoothies.
(Information adapted from Eat Pretty: Nutrition for Beauty Inside and Out by Jolene Hart.)
APPLES
High fiber, pectin, quercetin; aids in digestion, defends against wrinkles, anti-cancer; eat daily on an empty stomach
BANANAS
High potassium, amino acids, silicon; sooth stomach lining, provide fast energy, help circulate oxygen in blood; help balance electrolytes
BASIL
Protects your cells from free radicals; a calming herb for your nerves
BEETS
Detoxify and stimulate liver; increase energy; fiber, iron, vitamin C—this vegetable is a powerhouse!
BLUEBERRIES
Anthocyanins protect against UV damage, boost skin elasticity and defend against wrinkles; high in vitamin C, E and potassium; reduce fat storage in our cells
CARROTS
Vitamin A regenerates collagen, slows deterioration of eyesight & promotes hair, and nail growth
CELERY
Natural diuretic, helps cool and detox the body, flushes body of extra fluid, helps lower blood pressure
COCONUT
Electrolytes, minerals, zinc, selenium and healthy fats
CUCUMBER
High in silicon, magnesium and potassium; hydrating, anti-inflammatory, boost skin elasticity
FENNEL
Phytochemicals, flavonoids; prevents inflammation, fights cancer, boosts bile secretion which aids digestion
GARLIC
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, boosts circulation, prevents disease
GINGER
Cools inflammation, improves digestion, anti-viral, soothes aches
GRAPEFRUIT
Aids liver detox, boosts circulation and metabolism
GRAPES
High in antioxidants
HONEYDEW
High water content, high potassium, vitamin C; fights free radicals, may help regulate blood pressure; synthesizes collagen which supports skin
JALAPENO
High in capsaicin; high in vitamin C; supports good circulation, boosts metabolism, reduces inflammation, anti-aging; best eaten raw
KALE
Aids detox, high in vitamin A, C and K, fights free radicals
KIWI
Very high in vitamin C, contains anti-inflammatory enzymes; improves skin
LEMON
A Krush staple! Alkalizing, high in vitamin C, boosts lymph flow, cleans out digestive tract, diuretic
LIME
High antioxidants, high in vitamin C; prevents inflammation, may neutralize the effects of sugar by regulating blood sugar, fights disease
MANGO
High in antioxidants; high in vitamin A & C, aids in alkalizing, fighting cancer; boosts immunity
MINT
Aids digestion, promotes detox
ORANGE
High in vitamin C and fiber; boosts circulation
PAPAYA
High in vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, contains digestive enzymes, protects skin from sun damage, aids in digestion of proteins
PARSLEY
High in iron, cleanses blood, freshens breath
PEAR
High in pectin, fiber, Vitamin B2 and C; may reduce blood pressure and cholesterol; may fight fever; a diuretic, natural energy, anti-inflammatory
PINEAPPLE
Potassium, vitamin B6, copper; contains enzymes which aid digestion of proteins (great to eat next day after a steak dinner)
RASPBERRIES
High antioxidants, ellagic acid, fiber, high in vitamin C; aids skin, hair and nail growth; collagen building
ROMAINE
High vitamin A, folate, smooth skin enhancer, supports strong hair and nails
SPINACH
Improves circulation therefore improves complexion, supports detox, protects lining of digestive tract, improves bone strength (Popeye!), high in chlorophyll and high vitamin K
STRAWBERRIES
Anti-infammatory, high in antioxidants and vitamin C; helps balance blood sugar
WATERMELON
High in UV-defense and iron; extremely hydrating, reduces water retention, cools and detoxifies
APPLES
High fiber, pectin, quercetin; aids in digestion, defends against wrinkles, anti-cancer; eat daily on an empty stomach
BASIL
Protects your cells from free radicals; a calming herb for your nerves
BLUEBERRIES
Anthocyanins protect against UV damage, boost skin elasticity and defend against wrinkles; high in vitamin C, E and potassium; reduce fat storage in our cells
CELERY
Natural diuretic, helps cool and detox the body, flushes body of extra fluid, helps lower blood pressure
CUCUMBER
High in silicon, magnesium and potassium; hydrating, anti-inflammatory, boost skin elasticity
GARLIC
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, boosts circulation, prevents disease
GRAPEFRUIT
Aids liver detox, boosts circulation and metabolism
HONEYDEW
High water content, high potassium, vitamin C; fights free radicals, may help regulate blood pressure; synthesizes collagen which supports skin
KALE
Aids detox, high in vitamin A, C and K, fights free radicals
LEMON
A Krush staple! Alkalizing, high in vitamin C, boosts lymph flow, cleans out digestive tract, diuretic
MANGO
High in antioxidants; high in vitamin A & C, aids in alkalizing, fighting cancer; boosts immunity
ORANGE
High in vitamin C and fiber; boosts circulation
PARSLEY
High in iron, cleanses blood, freshens breath
PINEAPPLE
Potassium, vitamin B6, copper; contains enzymes which aid digestion of proteins (great to eat next day after a steak dinner)
ROMAINE
High vitamin A, folate, smooth skin enhancer, supports strong hair and nails
STRAWBERRIES
Anti-infammatory, high in antioxidants and vitamin C; helps balance blood sugar
BANANAS
High potassium, amino acids, silicon; sooth stomach lining, provide fast energy, help circulate oxygen in blood; help balance electrolytes
BEETS
Detoxify and stimulate liver; increase energy; fiber, iron, vitamin C—this vegetable is a powerhouse!
CARROTS
Vitamin A regenerates collagen, slows deterioration of eyesight & promotes hair, and nail growth
COCONUT
Electrolytes, minerals, zinc, selenium and healthy fats
FENNEL
Phytochemicals, flavonoids; prevents inflammation, fights cancer, boosts bile secretion which aids digestion
GINGER
Cools inflammation, improves digestion, anti-viral, soothes aches
GRAPES
High in antioxidants
JALAPENO
High in capsaicin; high in vitamin C; supports good circulation, boosts metabolism, reduces inflammation, anti-aging; best eaten raw
KIWI
Very high in vitamin C, contains anti-inflammatory enzymes; improves skin
LIME
High antioxidants, high in vitamin C; prevents inflammation, may neutralize the effects of sugar by regulating blood sugar, fights disease
MINT
Aids digestion, promotes detox
PAPAYA
High in vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, contains digestive enzymes, protects skin from sun damage, aids in digestion of proteins
PEAR
High in pectin, fiber, Vitamin B2 and C; may reduce blood pressure and cholesterol; may fight fever; a diuretic, natural energy, anti-inflammatory
RASPBERRIES
High antioxidants, ellagic acid, fiber, high in vitamin C; aids skin, hair and nail growth; collagen building
SPINACH
Improves circulation therefore improves complexion, supports detox, protects lining of digestive tract, improves bone strength (Popeye!), high in chlorophyll and high vitamin K
WATERMELON
High in UV-defense and iron; extremely hydrating, reduces water retention, cools and detoxifies
