Friday, October 10, 2008

My Organic (?) Breakfast

Vegetables juice starts my day. This morning - Green Pepper + Tomato + Bitter Gourd + Green Apple + Celery +Carrot + Cabbage; and it’s delicious!

No rule on how to juice, depending on what’s available in my fridge. But I always prefer vegetables than fruits because of less acid and sugar, use green apple or pear just to improve on the taste! I am not able to choose the air I breathe but at least I can make a choice on what I put into my body.

Green Pepper – boost immune system, provide energy, help deal with stress, lower risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer

Tomato – thin the blood, lower the risk of heart disease, cataracts and stroke, reduce the risk of cancer, particularly prostate cancer, improve digestive system, strengthen immune system, reduce liver inflammation.

Bitter Gourd – contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C, minerals like calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper and potassium, helps purify blood tissue, enhances digestion and stimulate the liver.

Green Apple – reduce cholesterol, cleanse the digestive system, provide many vitamins and minerals, notably beta-carotene, vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iodine, phosphorus, potassium.

Celery – reduce high blood pressure, calmness effect, clears uric acid (especially painful joints in arthritis and rheumatic problems), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and zero calorie.

Carrot – may lower risk of cancer, boosts the immune system, soothe respiratory and digestive problems, help to heal ulcers, strengthen teeth, hair and bones, benefit lactating women, improves skin, detoxify the liver, promote healthy blood cells, heart and circulation.

Cabbage – has anti cancer properties, boosts the immune system, fights bacteria, improves skin, tones liver and digestive system, improves digestive function, heals stomach ulcers.

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