Juicing Green and the benefits

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I have spent the last 2.5 weeks warming back up into getting into shape. Part of that is now cranking up the juicing. My goto drink is:

Kale
Beets
Cucumber
Carrots
Apple or Pear
Celery

What is your juice recipe of choice?



Check out the health benefits of some of the items:

Kale
1. Diet and Digestion: One cup of kale has only 36 calories and zero grams of fat, which makes it a great diet aid. Furthermore, one cup contains nearly 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber, which promotes regular digestion, prevents constipation, lowers blood sugar and curbs overeating. Finally, kale fights the formation of H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori), a bacterial growth in the stomach lining that can lead to gastric cancer.
2. Antioxidants:
Kale is a superstar in the arena of carotenoids and flavonoids, two powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals that cause oxidative stress.
3. Anti-Inflammatory
One cup of kale provides about 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids that helps regulate the body's inflammatory process. A megadose of vitamin K further aids to fight against excessive inflammatory-related problems, such as arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and asthma.
4. Cancer: A healthy diet of kale also provides glucosinolates, which have been shown to prevent colon, breast, bladder, prostate, ovarian cancers, as well as gastric cancer.
5. Cardiovascular Support:
The high fiber content of kale lowers our cholesterol by binding with bile acids that the liver produces from cholesterol for digesting fat.
6. Detox: The isothiocyanates (ITC) from glucosinolates found in kale aid in both phases I and II of the body's detoxification process.
7. Vitamin K: Kale provides a whopping dose of vitamin K (providing 1327% of the RDA in one cup), which is necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, a protein that strengthens the composition of our bones.
8. Vitamin A:.
9. Vitamin C:

Beets
1. Good for heart: Beet fiber helps to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides by increasing the level of HDL.
2. Avoids birth defects: Beet is good for pregnant women since it is a source of B vitamin folate which helps in the development of infant’s spinal column.
3. Prevent certain cancers: Studies revealed that beet are good in preventing colon cancer. Researchers in Hungary have also discovered that beet juice and its powdered form slows down tumor development.
4. Good for liver: Betaines contained in the beet juice stimulates the functions of liver.
5. Prevent respiratory problems: Beetroot is a source of vitamin C which helps to prevent asthma symptoms. The natural beta-carotene in beetroot also helps to prevent lungs cancer.
6. Boosts energy: Beetroot contains a significant amount of carbohydrates that provides fuel for energy and prolonged sports activities.
7. Prevent cataract: The presence of beta-carotene (vitamin A) helps to prevent age related blindness called cataract.
8. Capillary fragility: The flavonoids and vitamin C in beets help to support the structure of capillaries.
9. Macular degeneration: The beta-carotene present in beetroot avoids macular degeneration.
10. Stroke: Low level of potassium in body increases the risk of stroke. So potassium-rich beetroot is recommended in that aspect.
11. Beets are nature’s Viagr: Seriously. One of the first known uses of beets was by the ancient Romans, who used them medicinally as an aphrodisiac. And that’s not just urban legend – science backs it up. Beets contain high amounts of boron, which is directly related to the production of human sex hormones.

Carrots
1. Prevent Cancer
Many studies shown that eating carrots may help lower the risk of breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer.
2. Improve Vision
The retina of the eye needs vitamin A to function, lack of vitamin A causes night blindness. Prevent heart disease
Studies shown that a diet high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
3. Reduce the risk of stroke
According to research from Harvard University, people who ate more than six carrots a week are much less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate only one carrot a month or more.
4. Nourish Skin
Carrot has a strong cleansing properties that are effective in detoxifying the liver, thus very effective for acne that is caused by toxins from the blood.
5. Anti-aging
Carrots contain a lot of beta-carotene, which serves as an antioxidant that helps the body to fight against free radicals.
6. Dental Health
Carrots can even help clean your teeth, and is the best way to keep your mouth clean after meals

Celery
1. Immune System:
The high amounts of vitamin C in celery promote a healthy immune system.
2. Blood Pressure:
Celery contains pthalides, which have been shown to lower blood pressure by relaxing the muscles around the arteries and allowing vessels to dilate. The calcium, magnesium, and potassium in celery also helps regulate blood pressure.
3. Cholesterol:
The pthalides in celery may also lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid secretion.
4. Cancer:
Celery contains coumarins which have been shown to be effective in the prevention of cancer.
5. Diuretic: Celery has been used as a diuretic for centuries. Its diuretic effect comes from its balance of potassium and sodium which helps to flush out excess fluid from the body.
6. Inflammation:
Celery is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help with ailments attributed to inflammation such as arthritis.
7. Diet Aid:
Celery will not directly cause you to lose weight, but it is a great aid in weight loss because it is very low in calories and has a lot of filling fiber.