Thursday, March 20, 2014

List of Fruits and Veges / Benefits

After viewing Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead, I was inspired to look into this Juicing phenomenon.  Being the research lover that I am, I delved in and had to know everything there was to know.  I scoured the internet and numerous websites, gathering information I felt I needed to make the choices to improve my health. Let's see how it goes!!!

Here is my compiled list of fruits, veges, and herbs and the benefits of each:

apples (green) antioxidant
  appetite control
  blood sugar regulator
  cholesterol reduction
  digestion
  hair 
  heart
  lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases
  nails
  pancreas stimulation
  skin
alfalfa anti-cancer
  blood clotting regulation
  cholesterol reduction
  heart disease prevention
apricots anti-cancer
  antioxidant
  blood builder
  digestion
  energy level increase
  immune system booster
  skin
  stamina, endurance
agave nectar energy level increase
  immune system booster
  sugar alternative
  weight loss
  wound healing
almonds amino acids
  healthy fats
  protein source
artichokes calcium
  cell function
  digestion - IBS
  fiber
  iron
  liver detox
  magnesium
  organs
  potassium
  tissues
arugula anti-cancer
ashwagandha (Indian Gensing) anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant
  anti-stress
asparagus (sparingly) anemia
  anti-cancer
  blood purifier
  blood sugar regulator
  kidneys
  liver detox
  morning stiffness
avocado (not juiced) antioxidant
  cholesterol reduction
  hair 
  healthy fats
  hormones
  joints
  protein source
  skin
  SUPERFOOD
bananas antioxidant
  blood pressure
  body fluid regulator
  digestion
  heart rhythm regulator
  immune system booster
  muscle energy
  nerve function
  PMS
basil anti-cancer
  antioxidant
  blood flow to brain
  brain fog
beets (roots & tops) bile duct protection
  birth defect prevention
  blood detox
  blood pressure
  blood purifier
  heart disease prevention
  kidneys
  liver detox
  liver support
  menopause
  organs - increases flow of minerals
  PMS
bell pepper converts fat to energy
bilberry antioxidant
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  glaucoma
  night blindness
  skin
  sore throat
  UTI
  vericose veins
black currant blood vessel protection
  connective tissues
  diarrhea bacteria combatant
  expectorant
  hemorrhoids
  immune system booster
  infection prevention
black radish metal detox
  morning stiffness
blackberries anti-inflammatory
  constipation
  digestion
  immune system booster
  infection prevention
blueberries anti-age
  antioxidant
  belly fat decrease
  blood vessel protection
  connective tissues
  diabetes prevention
  diarrhea bacteria combatant
  eye protection
bok-choy antioxidant
  converts fat to energy
  fiber
  full feeling
  potassium
broccoli anti-cancer
  anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant
  breast cancer prevention
  diabetes prevention
  digestion - gastritis
  eye - healthy vision
  ulcers
brussel sprouts diabetes prevention
  natural insulin
bugleweed anxiety
  insomnia
  nerve function
burdock cleanse
  digestion
burnet colon health
  hemorrhoids
  vericose veins
cabbage anti-cancer
  colon health
  ulcers
cantaloupe anti-cancer - skin, colon
  antioxidant
  arteries - reduces thickening
  detoxification
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  immune system booster
carrots + greens anti-age
  anti-cancer
  antioxidant
  blood pressure
  cholesterol reduction
  diabetes -insulin resistance
  eyes
  heart disease prevention
  immune system booster
  liver function
  lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases
  muscle energy
  potassium
  skin
  skin -protects from sun damage
  soft tissue
cauliflower anti-age
  anti-cancer - breast
  anti-inflammatory
  appetite control
  arthritis
  bone health
  colon health
  diabetes prevention
  heart disease prevention
  immune system booster
  ulcers
  weight loss
celery + leaves anti-inflammatory
  anxiety
  arthritis
  blood pressure
  blood vessel protection
  cholesterol reduction
  cleanse
  detoxification
  diuretic
  fluid balance regulation
  heart tissue strengthen
  lymph system stimulation
  nerve function
  pain reduction
  skin
  uric acid cleanser
  water retention prevention
chard antacid
  anti-cancer - colon
  bone health - density
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  kidneys
  laxative
cherries anti-inflammatory
  gout
  skin - enhances collagen
  teeth & gums - prevents plaque
  uric acid cleanser
chicory + leaves eyes
  gall bladder
  immune system booster
  liver
  liver detox
cilantro antibiotic - salmonella
  anti-cancer
  anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant
  bone health
  cholesterol reduction
  diabetes - stimulates insulin
  essential oils
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  immune system booster
  insomnia
  kidneys - prevent stones
  metal detox
  metal detox
  yeast infections
collard greens anti-cancer - colon
  constipation
  hemorrhoids
coconut milk anti-age
  diabetes - lowers blood sugar levels
  digestion
  electrolyte balance
  heart
  iron
  kidneys
  metabolism
  protein source
  thyroid
  weight loss
cordyceps anti-age
  energy level increase
  lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases
cranberry anti-cancer
  anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant
  diuretic
  fiber
  heart disease prevention
  kidneys - prevent stones
  liver
  metabolism
  teeth & gums - prevents plaque
  ulcers
  UTI
  weight loss - dissolves fat
watercress anemia
  converts fat to energy
  fluid retention reduction
  healthy red blood cells
  kidneys
  liver detox
  nutrient absorption
cucumber anti-inflammatory
  bladder
  blood pressure
  digestion - helps proteins
  diuretic
  fever reducer
  flexibility
  hair 
  kidneys
  liver
  nails
  pancreas stimulation
  skin
  teeth & gums - prevents plaque
  uric acid cleanser
cayenne pepper anti-inflammatory
  congestion
  immune system booster
  pain reduction
chia seeds (ground) antioxidant
  fiber
  full feeling
  omega fatty acids
  protein source
cinnamon anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant
  bacteria fighter
chorella SUPERFOOD
  does EVERYTHING
  metal detox
dill anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant
  antiviral
  iron
endive laxative
  weight loss
eggplant antioxidant
  brain activity increaser
  cholesterol reduction
escarole amino acids
  laxative
  weight loss
fennel anti-cancer
  anti-inflammatory
  anxiety
  appetite control
  asthma
  bloating reduction
  blood pressure
  coughing
  depression
  digestion - IBS
  endorphin releaser
  eyes
  healing properties
  heartburn
  iron
  libido
  menopause
  potassium
french green beans anti-inflammatory
  diabetes - controls sugar
  energy level increase
  eyes
frisee (curly endive) diabetes - controls sugar
  eyes
  skin
garlic antibacterial
  antibiotic  
  antifungal
  antiparasitic
  antiviral
  appetite control
ginseng anti-stress
  brain fog
  energy level increase
  immune system booster
ginger root antihistamine
  anti-inflammatory +
  antiviral
  blood pressure
  circulation stimulant
  digestion of fats
  heart
  immune system booster
  liver detox
  magnesium
  metabolism
  nausea
  potassium
  soothes stomach
  strengthen intestinal walls
goji SUPERFOOD
  anti-age
  antioxidant
  blood pressure
  brain fog
  diabetes - controls sugar
  digestion
  energy level increase
  eyes
  immune system booster
  weight loss
grapefruit antioxidant
  arthritis
  blood pressure
  bones - osteoporosis
  diabetes - controls sugar
  digestion booster
  lymph system stimulation
grapes (not green) anti-age
  antioxidant
  blood clots reduction
  blood pressure
  cholesterol reduction
  heart
  potassium
green beans diabetes - controls sugar
  full feeling
  heart
  potassium
green pepper arthritis
  blood pressure
  constipation
  liver
honeydew blood pressure
  potassium
  skin - collagen development
horseradish digestion
  liver detox
  tumor supression
  weight loss
jalapeno pepper anti-inflammatory
  metabolism
  migraines
  pain reduction
  sinus headaches
jerusalem artichoke reduce cravings for sweets
jicama natural sweetener
kale anti-cancer
  antioxidant
  detoxification
  fiber
  oxygen circulation
kiwi antioxidant
  asthma
  cleanse
  digestion
  energy level increase
  repairs DNA
kohlrabi liver detox
leeks antioxidant
  anti-inflammatory
lemon alkalize body
  antioxidant
  bacteria fighter
  blood detox
  diabetes - normalize insulin levels
  digestion
  eyes
  fever reducer
  lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases
  pain reduction
  reduce cravings for sweets
lentils anti-age
  antioxidant
  full feeling
  protein source
  weight loss
licorice root antiviral
  expectorant
  soothes and coats inflamed tissues of the mouth, throat, digestive, and urinary tracts
lime antibacterial
  cleanse
  detoxification
  disease resistance
  eyes
  pain reduction
  wound healing
mango body odor reduction
  cleanse
  detoxification
  heart
  immune system booster
milk thistle liver
mint anti-stress
  headaches
  liver - corrects balance
motherwort blood pressure
  digestion - eases stomach pain and gas
  insomnia
  menopause
  muscle relaxation
  post partum depression
  reduces menstrual cramps
  regulates periods
mustard greens circulation stimulant
  constipation
nasturtium bladder
  bronchitis
  colds
  coughing
  flu 
  kidneys
  sore throat
nectarine digestion
  energy level increase
nettles digestion - intestinal inflammation
  diuretic
  hemorrhoids
  laxative
  pain reduction
  ulcers
noni SUPERFOOD
  antibacterial
  antifungal
  anti-inflammatory
  antiviral
  energy level increase
  immune system booster
  tumor supression
nutmeg digestion
  insomnia
  kidneys
  liver detox
  lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases
okra blood pressure
  cholesterol reduction
  diabetes - stabilize blood sugar levels
  digestion - coats intestines with natural lubricant
  fiber
onion antioxidant
  diabetes - stabilize blood sugar levels
orange anti-age
  cholesterol reduction
  cleanse
  detoxification
papaya enzyme breaks down protein
  digestion booster
parsley antioxidant
  blood vessel protection
  iron
  kidneys
  liver detox
  metal detox
  potassium
  urinary tract
parsnips blood pressure
  brain fog
  cellulite control
  digestion - improves bowel action
  fiber
  helps heal pneumonia, emphysema
  lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases
  weight loss
peach anti-cancer
  bladder
  cleanse
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  heart disease prevention
  kidneys
pear antioxidant
  blood pressure
  constipation
  diabetes
  digestion
  energy level increase
  fiber
  kidney detox
  stroke prevention
peas protein source
peppermint bile flow improvement
  digestion
  liver
peppers (hot) anti-cancer
  anti-inflammatory
  digestion - intestine cleanse
  liver detox
  metabolism
pineapple antioxidant
  asthma
  digestion
  expectorant
  eyes
  hay fever
  pain reduction
  skin - elasticity
plantain + leaves blood detox
  diuretic
  supports eliminative tissues & organs
potato digestion
radishes blood detox
  full feeling
  liver
  liver detox - removes bilirubin
  stomach
  thyroid
  weight loss
raspberries anti-age
  anti-cancer
  anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant +
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  immune system booster
  ORAC (oxygen radical absorbence capacity)
  skin
rhubarb -leaves anti-cancer
  B vitamins
  digestion
  kidneys
  potassium
rosemary anti-inflammatory
  asthma
  blood flow to brain
  brain fog
  circulation stimulant
  digestion
  immune system booster
rutabaga asthma
  blood pressure
  blood vessel protection
  constipation
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  potassium
  stroke prevention
sage antioxidant +
savory antioxidant
spearmint anti-cancer
  digestion
  eliminates gas
  fever reducer
  headaches
  metabolism
  nausea
  weight loss
spinach anti-cancer - liver
  anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant
  arthritis
  blood pressure
  bowel - reconstruct and regenerate
  cleanse
  constipation
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  oxygen circulation
  pain reduction
squash anti-cancer
  diabetes
  heart disease prevention
stinging nettles digestion - intestinal inflammation
  diuretic
  hemorrhoids
  laxative
  pain reduction
  ulcers
strawberries -leaves anti-age
  anti-cancer
  antioxidant
  blood builder
  detoxification
  immune system booster
  skin
string beans diabetes
  iron
  pancreas stimulation
sweet potatoes +leaves eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
swiss chard anti-cancer
  fiber
  potassium
  SUPERFOOD
tarragon antioxidants
  appetite stimulant
  diabetes - controls sugar
thyme antibacterial
  anti-inflammatory
  antioxidant
  antiseptic
  lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases
tomatoes -leaves anti-age
  anti-cancer
  antioxidant
  blood pressure
  diabetes - controls sugar
  liver detox
turmeric blood detox
  digestion
  laxative
  liver detox
turnip lungs and lung tissue -helps lungs resist diseases
watermelon blood pressure
  eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  kidney, bladder cleanse
wheatgrass SUPERFOOD
  25x the value of vegetables
  antibacterial - heals infection
  anti-cancer
  blood builder -rebuilds RBC
  blood detox
  energy level increase
  immune system booster
zucchini eyes - cataracts, macular degeneration
  potassium