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A guide to the benefits of juicing
Fruit / Vegetable Source of Benefits KJ per 100g
Apples Carotenes, pectin, potassium, May help in the treatment 150kj/100g
vitamin C and dietary fibre, of constipation.
energy giving carbohydrates.
Apricots Beta-carotene, iron, vitamin C, High in natural sugars for energy. 280kj/100g
dietary fibre.
Banana Potassium, carbohydrates, Provides sustained energy. 225kj/100g
dietary fibre, vitamin B6, vitamin C.
Beetroot Folate, potassium, leafy tops are rich The folate is excellent for 120kj/100g
in beta carotene, calcium and iron. healthy cells.
Blueberries Carotenoids, vitamin C. Antibacterial. 200kj/100g
Capsicum High in vitamin C, beta carotene. 1 red capsicum has enough vitamin C 135kj/100g
to meet the daily needs of 10 people.
Carrots Beta carotene, folate, dietary fibre. May help with night vision. 100kj/100g
Celery Only small amounts of vitamins Helps to clean mouth and teeth. 50kj/100g
and minerals.
Cherries Very high in vitamin C, dietary fibre. May help to stabilise the heartbeat 170kj/100g
and also keeps the skin healthy.
Cucumber Only small amounts of vitamins May help with flatulence. 30-50kj/100g
and minerals.
Fennel Beta carotene, folate. Fennel seeds are good for digestion. 50kj/100g
Ginger Aids in digestion and is good for
nausea and improves circulation.
Grapefruit Rich in vitamin C, fibre, bioflavenoids. Pink grapefruit contains Lycopene 110kj/100g
which is an anti-cancer agent and
may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Honeydew Melon Vitamin C, small amounts of May stimulate the kidneys to help 130kj/100g
carotenoids. function better.
Kiwi Fruit Beta carotene, vitamin C, Helps in digestion and cleansing
bioflavenoids, dietary fibre. of the skin. 180kj/100g
Lemon Bioflavenoids, limonene, pectin, The pectin may help reduce 95kj/100g
vitamin C. blood cholesterol.
Lime Bioflavenoids, limonene, pectin, The pectin may help reduce 90kj/100g
vitamin C. blood cholesterol.
Mandarins Vitamin C, beta carotene, folate, 165kj/100g
dietary fibre.