Health Facts
Kale
⦁ 1 cup= 34 calories, 2.2g protein, 1.3g fiber
⦁ Very high in Iron & Vitamin C
⦁ Anti-inflammatory
⦁ Lowers cholesterol
⦁ Anti-aging (especially when juiced)
⦁ Hangover remedy
⦁ Aids in weight loss
⦁ Aids in prevention of heart disease
Spinach
⦁ 1 cup= 7 calories
⦁ High in vitamin A & K
⦁ High in fiber
⦁ Promotes healthy skin
⦁ Increases circulation
Beets
⦁ Low calorie
⦁ High in folic acid
⦁ Cleanses blood
⦁ Immune booster
⦁ Heals acne
⦁ Strengthens gallbladder & liver
⦁ Maintains sex drive
⦁ Boosts endurance, stamina & muscle recovery
⦁ Regulates sugar levels in blood (good for diabetics)
Avocados
⦁ Best “sunscreen”
⦁ Clears and nourishes skin
⦁ Protects and promotes hair shine
⦁ High in Vitamin B & E
⦁ Rich in protein
⦁ Aids in digestion
Ginger
⦁ Alleviates nausea
⦁ Helps morning sickness in pregnant women
⦁ Reduces inflammation
⦁ Aids in menstrual cramps
⦁ Supports digestions, bloating & heart burn
⦁ Stimulates intestines and supports fat burning
⦁ Boosts immunity
⦁ Regulates blood sugar
⦁ Lowers cholesterol
⦁ Protects brain
Turmeric
⦁ Alleviates nausea
⦁ Natural anti-biotic
⦁ Prevents prostate cancer
⦁ Boosts metabolism
⦁ Cures common cough
⦁ Prevents asthma
⦁ Blood purifier
⦁ Slows progression of Multiple Sclerosis
⦁ Reduces LDL- bad cholesterol
⦁ Reduces arthritis
⦁ Detoxifies liver
⦁ Anti-oxidant
Wheatgrass
⦁ < 20 calories per 2 oz
⦁ 2oz= complete protein (20% daily intake)
⦁ Clears skin
⦁ 1oz= 2lbs of green veggies! AND 103 different vitamins, minerals & amino acids
⦁ Weight loss
⦁ Energy increase
⦁ Stabilize blood sugar
⦁ Alkaline= help balance body from acidic foods
⦁ Detoxes liver
⦁ Contains 98 of the 102 earth elements
⦁ Activates white blood cells
Mint
⦁ Promotes digestion
⦁ Helps weight loss
⦁ Helps IBS and colic spasms
⦁ Improves memory
⦁ Alleviates allergies
⦁ Protects against radiation-induced DNA damage
⦁ Promotes oral health
⦁ Skin health
⦁ Promotes oral health
Carrots
⦁ Improves skin, digestions, kidney function
⦁ Promotes a healthy heart
⦁ Helps liver function
⦁ Reduces blood pressure
⦁ Night vision
⦁ Assists bowel movements & alleviates constipation
⦁ Aids in wound healing
⦁ Prevents strokes
Watermelon
⦁ Boosts immunity
⦁ Heart health
⦁ Healthy skin
⦁ Weight loss
⦁ Muscle soreness
⦁ Prevents kidney stones
⦁ Relieves acid reflex
⦁ reduces skin spots
⦁ prevents aging
⦁ strong hair
Pineapple
⦁ natural enzyme that breaks down proteins & aids digestion
⦁ speed wound healing/inflammation
⦁ helps promote good fertility
⦁ prevents asthma
⦁ nourishes skin & hair
Strawberries
⦁ rich in antioxidants
⦁ anti-inflammatory
⦁ weight management
⦁ helps with diseases
⦁ prevents constipation
⦁ fat-free, low calorie
⦁ good for diabetics
Mango
⦁ protects vision
⦁ reduces risk of blindness
⦁ prevents certain cancers
⦁ lowers cholesterol
⦁ clears skin
⦁ alkalizes the body
natural Viagra
Kiwi
⦁ 1 kiwi = 56 calories
⦁ more vitamin c than oranges
⦁ develop & maintain bones, cartilage, teeth & gums
⦁ can actually eat with the skin on!
Orange
⦁ high in foliate
⦁ prevents neutral tube infections
⦁ lowers triglycerides & blood cholesterol levels
⦁ one large orange can provide over 100% of the daily recommended vitamin C
Apples
⦁ 1 medium = 75 calories
⦁ lowers risk of heart disease
⦁ lowers risk of diabetes
⦁ may help prevent cancer
⦁ promotes good gut bacteria
Grapefruit
⦁ benefits immune system
⦁ promotes appetite control
⦁ aids weight loss
⦁ prevent diabetes and reduces insulin levels
⦁ aids in heart health
⦁ may reduce risk of kidney stones
⦁ powerful antioxidant
⦁ helps curve appetite
⦁ 64% of daily Vitamin C
⦁ Aids in bloating and stomach inflammation
Lemon
⦁ 1=17 calories
⦁ Prevents constipation
⦁ Lowers risk of diabetes
⦁ Promotes body hydration
⦁ Good source of vitamin C
⦁ Aids in digestion
⦁ Freshens breath
⦁ Prevents kidney stones
⦁ Improves skin quality
⦁ Good source of all vitamins and minerals
Cucumber
⦁ Can lower blood sugar
⦁ Promote body regularity
⦁ Aid in weight loss
⦁ 62% of daily intake of Vitamin K
⦁ Anti-inflammatory
⦁ play important role in brain health
⦁ Low in calorie and high in fiber
⦁ Cleanse out kidney and stomach acid
Raspberries
⦁ Strong antioxidants, Vitamin C
⦁ Protect eyes from sun damage
⦁ Ketones that aid in weight loss
⦁ Flavonoids that help improve memory
⦁ Low risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks
⦁ Reduce blood pressure
⦁ Manages blood sugar/ improves insulin levels
⦁ low sugar fruit
Spirulina
⦁ blue/green algae
⦁ source of protein
⦁ source of iron, calcium
⦁ low in fat
⦁ B12 vitamin- great for energy
⦁ Contain omega 3, 6, 9
⦁ Binds with all heavy metals in the body and detoxes
Flax
⦁ More soluble in the body when digested in the powder form vs. the seed form
⦁ High in fiber
⦁ Aids indigestions and bowel movements
⦁ Fires up your metabolism
⦁ Lowers cholesterol
⦁ High in Omega 3’s
⦁ Anti-inflammatory
⦁ Anti-viral, anti-bacterial
⦁ Skin health
Goji Berries
⦁ Anti-aging benefits
⦁ May improve blood sugar control
⦁ Boosts energy
⦁ High in anti-oxidants
⦁ Aid in weight loss
⦁ High in Vitamin C and fiber
⦁ Immune system support
⦁ Protect the eyes
Chia Seeds
⦁ High quality of protein (20%)
⦁ Helps skin aging
⦁ Aids in digestive health
⦁ Helps treat diabetes
⦁ Stronger bones
⦁ Dental health
⦁ Build muscle & weight loss
⦁ Boost energy
⦁ Helps fight breast cancer & cervical cancer
⦁ 64% more potassium than a banana in a serving of chia seeds
Acai
⦁ High anti-oxidant berry from the tropics
⦁ We get it in puree, unsweetened, all-natural packs because they do not grow in the U.S
⦁ Aid in digestion
⦁ High in essential fatty acids similar to olive oil, promote good heart health
⦁ Amino acids to promote muscle performance, energy production, endurance & strength
⦁ Improve brain function
⦁ Low in sugar
Pitaya
⦁ Also known as the “Dragon Fruit”
⦁ Contains healthy fats
⦁ Rich in fiber and protein
⦁ High anti-oxidant
⦁ Good for skin
⦁ Helps digestion
⦁ Benefits towards diabetes
⦁ Benefits glucose levels
⦁ Aids in immune system
⦁ Speeds healing, neutralizes cells & damages the free radicals
Graviola
⦁ Also known as “soursop”
⦁ Diuretic
⦁ Helps regulate bowl movements
⦁ Known to increase supply of breast milk
⦁ Target and kill 12 types of cancer cells
⦁ Anti-fever
⦁ Anti-inflammatory
⦁ Treat eczema
⦁ Help fainting and nausea
⦁ Treat kidney problems, gall bladder problems, skin disorders
Whey Protein
⦁ Excellent source of high-quality protein
⦁ Highly digestible and absorbed quickly compared to other proteins
⦁ Promotes muscle growth
⦁ Lowers blood pressure due to bioactive peptides
⦁ Helps treat type 2 diabetes
⦁ May reduce inflammation
⦁ Beneficial to inflammatory bowel disease
⦁ Promotes glutathione, one of the body’s main antioxidants
⦁ Can lower LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol)
⦁ High satiety levels (stay full longer)
⦁ Helps bloating
Vegan (Pea) Protein
⦁ Highly digested protein
⦁ Rich in iron
⦁ Good for pregnant women
⦁ Improves muscle growth
⦁ Feeling of fullness
⦁ Heart health
⦁ Balance blood glucose
⦁ Aid in weight loss
⦁ Contains all essential Amino Acids
⦁ Low-carb
⦁ Good for Keto diets
⦁ Non-dairy, gluten-free, soy-free
Agave
⦁ Supports weight loss
⦁ Low impact on blood sugar
⦁ Decreases appetite
⦁ Treat wounds because of its anti-microbial attributes
⦁ Lower glycemic index than regular honey
⦁ Body breaks it down faster
⦁ Sweeter than honey and sugar so need less of it
⦁ Most natural sweetener we can get
Cacao
⦁ Helps to maintain health circulatory system
⦁ Relief from asthma
⦁ Helps lower cholesterol
⦁ Maintaining a healthy brain
⦁ Improves insulin resistance and glucose metabolism
⦁ Helps reduce high fat-induced obesity
⦁ Boosts energy
⦁ Builds strong bones
⦁ Detoxifies liver
⦁ Reduces symptoms of PMS
Steel Cut Oats
⦁ Lower glycemic index
⦁ Stay fuller longer
⦁ Nuttier in flavor
⦁ Not as mushy as oatmeal
⦁ Slightly fewer calories than original oats
⦁ High in protein
⦁ Known as the “healthier” of oats
⦁ High in fiber
⦁ Great source of Iron
⦁ Sustained energy keep energy for longer period of time