Green
Power
Ingredients
Carrots - 4
Celery - 2 stalks
Spinach - handful
Parsley - handful
Method
Use a juicer to extract the juices
Discard the pulp
Health Benefits of Celery
Celery contains apigenin currently being studied for its
anti-cancer properties…can reduce inflammation
Apigenin is also believed to stimulate growth and
development of nerve cells
Celery seed extracts have antihypertensive properties
Celery contains a flavanoid luteolin believed to possess
anti-cancer properties
Celery extract reduce the amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol in
blood
Health Benefits of
Parsley
Myricetin, a flavonoid in parsley has been shown to help
prevent skin cancer
(Sweet potatoes, black currants and cranberries also contain
highest concentrations of myricetin)
Myricetin can lower blood sugars and decrease insulin
resistance
Myricetin also appears to be anti-inflammatory and reduce
excess fat in blood
Has vitamin K which improves bone health
Health Benefits of Carrots
Excellent source of vitamin A important for improving
eyesight and preventing night blindness
Vitamin A that helps to produce sebum which keeps the scalp hydrated and protected to keep hair healthy
Contain antiseptic and antibacterial properties that make it
an ideal immune system booster
Coumarin in carrots has been linked to reduced hypertension
Has antioxidants and phytochemicals which may help with
blood sugar regulation, delay effects of aging and improve immune function
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