We would love to share with you some of the amazing health promoting benefits that can be seen by consuming more plant foods that are in our fabulous smoothies and juices blends.
Juices and smoothies offer nutrients that are easily assimilated and digested while offering a very easy way to enjoy more greens and other vegetables in your diet. Fruits and vegetables offer a broad range of vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that support good health while containing little calories. Plants offer hundreds and thousands of plant compounds that are being discovered and researched daily. The continued research that is developing on the broad range of health benefits is simply astounding and exciting.
With strong anti-cancer properties, to immune support and regulation to brighter softer skin to shiny hair and strong nails. Research continues to show the strong association with reduced chronic disease risk factors, improved cardiovascular health, improved joint and bone health all the way to improved brain cognition with reduced risks for dementia and other neurodegenerative disease. The list is endless. Research also supports high fruit and vegetable consumption for the reduction in chronic disease. SO far the research suggests the more vegetables the better J
In Australia the current recommendations are 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit per day. This is really a bare minimum recommendation for chronic disease prevention while other countries have increased their guidelines up to 10 serves of vegetables per day to sustain optimum health.
Fresh juices and smoothies are a delicious, easy and fun way to boost your nutrient intake on a regular basis.
Here is a list of some of our blends and their wonderful health promoting benefits that can be seen by including these amazing nutrient dense blends in your diet regularly.
Our Mango Smoothie (Green Gold) contains a delicious blend of leafy greens, banana, mango and alkaline water. This blend is an electrolyte powerhouse supporting wellness and energy. Mangoes, bananas, leafy greens combined with alkaline water makes this blend a great source of potassium, magnesium and calcium. Mangoes are a valuable source of Vitamin A and zeaxanthin which helps to support eye, skin & hair health giving you a radiant complexion.
The Green A (The Alkaliser) contains cucumber, celery, leafy greens, parsley and lemon. This green cleansing blend offers the body alkalising nutrients and cooling benefits while also offering quick hydration and is naturally very low in sugar. Cucumbers and other green vegetables are revered for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, this humble green is used in traditional medicine to help reduce pain and inflammation. Cucumber is also high in soluble fibre which forms a gel like substance which still remains within the juice thus supporting healthy digestion.
Enjoy our Green B (Sweet Greens) which contains green apple, cucumber, celery, leafy greens, parsley and lemon. This is a classic blend that anyone will enjoy with the benefits of the healthy green vegetables that offer cleansing and alkalising benefits with the simple sweetness from the green apples. Apples contain a wonderful soluble fibre called pectin that is present in the juice, this offers healing and nutritive properties to the digestive system while supporting gut microbial health and reducing the risk of inflammation and heart disease.
Sweet Carrot (All Rounder Tonic) contains carrot, green apple and lemon. This is a classic juice blend that is enjoyed by many and is often a favourite, great choice for people who are new to juicing. Carrots have wonderful nutrient properties that support eye, skin, nail and hair health, they offer nutrition that supports the reduction in chronic disease, they are very high In the nutrient, beta-carotene, which is known for its anti-cancer benefits, immune support and anti-aging effects. Lemons are notable for their high vitamin C content which supports immunity and skin health. All body systems with thank you!
Our delicious Cashew Nut Mylk (Power Potion) contains activated raw cashews, dates and alkaline water. Cashews are a wonderful easily digestible protein and are particularly more so when soften by the activation process. Nutrients in this enjoyable treat offered are iron, zinc, magnesium along with heart protective healthy fats. This is sure to leave you satisfied and content.
The Spicy Lemonade (Fuel Burner) contains alkaline water, lemon, green apple, stevia, cayenne pepper and celtic sea salt. You have to love the amazing health properties of cayenne and lemon mixed together in alkalised water. Alkaline foods are said to reduce inflammation which can be associated with improved weight control. Cayenne is most notable for its metabolic stimulating benefits while lemon offers improved benefits to blood sugar control and metabolic health. This blend is a sure fire way to support the process of efficient fat burning.
Red (Eliminator) which contains beetroot, cucumber, celery, leafy greens, parsley, green apple and lemon. This blend will support your natural eliminative pathways through your liver, kidney and bowels. Beetroot and the other fruits and vegetables in this mix offer an amazing range of health benefits, one of them being liver, kidney and bowel detoxification support. Beetroots naturally contain betaine which supports phase 2 detoxification through the liver, also enhancing natural motions to support cleaner and healthier bowels. Beetroots also support healthy efficient bile production that supports fat breakdown and elimination. Beetroots have also been shown to improve exercise performance and brain function.
Green Zest which contains cucumber, celery, leafy greens, parsley, lemon, ginger and lime. A perfect combination of our signature Green A juice combined with lime and ginger. Ginger has a multitude of therapeutic qualities, however we like how it works to alleviate bloating, nausea and it will calm the digestive system while offering specific healing benefits to the liver. This wonder mix due to the high chlorophyll and anti-oxidant content combined with the benefits of ginger, lemon and lime will help to regulate blood sugar levels and liver function thus supporting fat burning and appetite control.
Cacao Cashew Nut Mylk (like a chocolate milk) – which contains cashews, dates, alkaline water and cacao powder. Raw cacao is a super food with high levels of antioxidants and compounds that can make you feel uplifted by increasing feel good hormones. Cashews are packed with zinc, copper and magnesium, which are great for healthy bones, immunity and strengthening hair, skin and nails. Not only is this tasty and delicious but it rewards the body with important essential nutrients for good health.
Red Spice (oh là là) containing beetroot, lemon, cayenne pepper, apple and alkaline water. This is an amazing beetroot juice taken to the next level with a dash of apple for sweetness as well as beneficial phytonutrients. Beetroots and lemons both assist in detoxifying the body by improving the liver’s detoxification pathways. Beet juice is a ‘go to’ ingredient to shake the bowels and assist in digestion. Cayenne pepper, also known as a circulatory stimulant and increases the pulse of our lymphatic and digestive rhythms along with giving our metabolism a boost. We streamline detoxification by ‘heating’ the body. Beetroots have been shown to improve muscle strength and exercise performance and assist in improved energy production. Beetroot juice has been shown to assist in normalising blood pressure while fighting inflammation.
Vegetable juices are certainly the elixir of good health. With all of these wonderful health promoting benefits you will feel more energised, healthier and happier with the intense plant nutrition that these blends offer! Enjoy!