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Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals have become the new word on the street when it comes to the healing properties of fruits, vegetables and other plant based foods. Dr Oz often talks about them, especially about Lycopene – the phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red colored produce. However, there are many phytochemicals and research studies showing their health benefits continue to grow.

Anti-Cancer Properties
People who eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables are considerably less likely to develop cancers. Some health experts attribute this to the phytochemical content in fruits and vegetables. The cancer prevention properties in phytochemicals is one key area of research. Lycopene is one of these phytochemicals that is attributed with anti-cancer properties.

Lycopene
Though tomatoes have received a lot of attention for their high lycopene content, other fruits also provide a good source of this phytochemical. Pink grapefruit, watermelon, apricots and papaya also contain fair amounts of lycopene. Studies show that the intake of lycopene can decrease one’s risk of developing certain cancers, particularly lung, stomach, bladder, skin, and prostate cancer. For instance, general population studies have shown that areas where people consume a lot of tomatoes and have high blood levels of lycopene, are less likely to develop cancer.

Juicing for Lycopene

Juicing is a great way to get lycopene into your diet. Juicing helps release the lycopene from the fruits and vegetables to make it more available for digesting and assimilating into the cells. This is especially true for tomatoes, which have been shown to release more of their lycopene content when juiced or cooked rather than eating the whole raw fruit. Here are 5 juicer recipes that will provide you with lycopene.

Juicing Recipes #1 – Tomato Juice

5 large tomatoes
(add more if using smaller tomatoes)

Remove stems, wash thoroughly and juice!

Juicing Recipes #2 – Watermelon
1/4 of medium sized watermelon

Use only the flesh and not the rind for juicing. The rind will add a sour taste if juiced. The lycopene is found in the flesh of the watermelon and responsible for its reddish color. Melon doesn’t digest so great with other foods, so it is a good idea to drink it alone.

Juicing Recipes #3 – Pink Grapefruit Juice
2 pink grapefruit

Peel the grapefruits and juice! Be sure to use pink and not yellow grapefruits.

Juicing Recipes #4 – Guava and Apricot
2 pink guava
3 Apricots

Use only the guava flesh and not the skins. Take the stone out of the apricot. Juice and enjoy!

Juicing Recipes #5 – Lycopene Vegetable Juice
4 large carrots
1 red bell pepper

Top and tail the carrots. Top and tail the red pepper and remove pith and seeds. Put them in your juicer.

(this article is for informational purposes only and should never take the place of medical advice)

In health
Darren and Veronica.

History of Lemons

The lemon, also known as the sunshine fruit, has a long history. No one is completely sure of the exact origins of this citrus fruit. It is generally considered to have originated in the Asian regions of India and China. In about 700 AD it got introduced to Persia where it became a popular decorative plant for Islamic gardens. From there it spread to Europe’s Mediterranean regions and eventually got itself into the hands of Christopher Columbus. Columbus brought lemon seeds with him on his travels to South America and as far as we know that was the birth of lemons in the American continent.

Benefits of Juicing Lemons

The health benefits of juicing lemons, as with all citrus fruits, is that these juices are a great source of vitamin C and consequently have made their way into many cold and flu remedies. Lemons are also a fair source of the antioxidant vitamin A, which helps fight free radicals. Lemons are also necessary for eye health.

Lemons are a great source of the powerful antioxidant plant chemicals known as phytochemicals. The specific phytochemicals found in lemons are, limonene, tangeritin and hesperidin.

Limonene is able to dissolve cholesterol and has been used clinically to dissolve gallstones that are cholesterol based. Limonene has also been shown in some studies to have neutralizing effects on heartburn and reduce acid reflux. Furthermore, there is promising scientific evidence that limonene, along with tangeritin, have anti-cancer properties.

Hesperidin has been linked to reducing the risk of developing some cancers and reducing the risk of developing heart disease. Also, hesperidin may have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibactarial properties.

Juicing Lemons

When juicing lemons and all citrus fruit – it is important to preserve as much of the white membranes of the fruit as you can. The white membrane and peel is where you will find the phytochemicals most abundantly. So when peeling the fruit, try not to take all the white membranes off with the peel and make sure to also juice the white membranes at the center of the fruit. This way you will achieve the best juicing benefits of lemons.

Lemon Juicer Recipe #1 – Good O’ Lemon Juice
3 Lemons
Add as much water as you need to dilute it to your taste!

Lemon Juicer Recipe #2 – Citrus Mix
2 oranges
1/2 lemon
1/4 of a lime
Add some water if necessary

Lemon Juicer Recipe #3 – Apple & Lemon
2 apples
1/2 lemon

Some people may find this apple & lemon juice more palatable than recipes #1 and #2

Lemon Juicer Recipe #4 – Lemon Medley
1 lemon
1 orange
1 pear
2 apples

Lemon Juicer Recipe #5 – Lemony Melon
1 lemon
1/4 of watermelon (flesh only)

In Health
Darren and Veronica

Anyone who has suffered from acne knows how scarring it can be both physically and emotionally. Not everybody reacts well to the medications currently on the market for acne. In this case, it might be worth looking into a home remedy for acne or alternative methods.

Avoiding greasy foods and avoiding sugar and refined carbs is gaining support as one possible cause for acne. This is considered a controversial subject, but there are more than enough studies relating high carb, especially high sugar diets, with acne problems.

As for grease – well if you surf the internet on this subject – you will find many people who will tell you that cutting down on grease made a big difference for them. Also there are many who will tell you that lack of sleep and stress will bring about flare ups. If you are having trouble getting to sleep visit how to fall asleep fast.

Personally, I think it is a good idea to avoid these foods as one aspect of your Acne Treatments to see if it can help. Also, these foods should be avoided for a variety of other health reasons.

Fortunately there is something less controversial – and that is nutrition for healthy skin.

Vitamin A:
Vitamin A is needed to protect the skin. A deficiency of vitamin A can lead to rough, dry and cracked skin. Furthermore, it helps reduce the production of sebum. Too much sebum production is one fundamental cause of acne.

Vitamin E:
Getting enough vitamin E is essential for a healthy immune system. It also works with vitamin A to produce dermatological beneficial effects. You will find both vitamin A and E in facial creams. Vitamin E also helps to reduce the production of sebum.

Zinc:
Zinc can be helpful in preventing inflammation and flare ups in the skin. Zinc is also an important mineral needed for skin to heal and to reduce the effects of scarring.

JUICING:
It is easy to get an abundance of the above vitamins and minerals through juicing specific fruits and vegetables. Juicing has much more to offer. It can hydrate the skin and detoxify all the body’s cells and cleanse the system.

Home Remedies for Acne Juice #1 – Carrot Cleanser
3 carrots
1 cup of broccoli heads
1/2 apple

Remove stem from apples and top the carrots. Juice and enjoy. This juice contains high amounts of vitamin A and is a good source of zinc and some vitamin E.

Home Remedies for Acne Juice #2 – Berry(bury) That Acne!
1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of blackberries
3 kiwis

Peel the kiwis and wash the berries thoroughly before juicing. This juice is an awesome source of vitamins A and E and zinc!

Home Remedies for Acne Juice #3 – Blackberry Blackhead Buster!
4 cups of blackberries

Blackberries are a great source of vitamins A, E and zinc.

Home Remedies for Acne Juice #4 – Watermelon Cleanse.
1/4 watermelon

Juice the flesh only and not the rind. Watermelon is a good source of vitamin A and is an all around great natural cleanser for the body and its cells. Plus, it tastes great!

Home Remedies for Acne Juice #5 – Carrot Apple Juice.
3 carrots
1 apple

Top the carrots and remove stem from apple before juicing. This juice supplies vitamin A and E.

In Health,
Darren and Veronica

A lot of people are now suffering from a variety of disease conditions that is brought about by unhealthy habits. If you want to prevent the latter from happening to you, try looking at the different healthy options that you can go for. To give you a jumpstart, one of the healthiest practices that you can go for today would be juicing and one of the most reliable juicer machines you can use for this is the Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000-Watt Juice Extractor
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Drinking juice drinks made from fruits, vegetables, or different combinations of both has a lot of benefits. In fact, different medical associations around the world have stated that taking in at least 5 cups or 5 serving of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis will help you in providing your body the different vitamins and minerals that it needs to function well. We all know that not every single fruit and vegetable taste good, which makes eating them really hard to do for some people. However, with a Breville juicer like the Breville 800JEXL, you can easily consume your daily dose of fruits and vegetables without having to deal with nasty flavors on your palate.

The 800JEXL juicer is one of Breville’s top-performing juicer machine models. This model looks really great because of its stainless steel finish that will look great in your kitchen. Next, this machine is built with a 1,300-watt motor that has more power than most of the centrifugal juicers on the market today. The Breville 800JEXL is a centrifugal juicer, which means that it functions by cutting ingredients placed inside of it into small bits of pulp through the use of small blades and centrifugal force. This juicer machine cuts and spins fruits and vegetables at the same time. The spinning function of the Breville 800JEXL allows it to extract the juice from the small pieces of pulp that its blades produce. This has the ability to handle hard fruits and vegetables because of its powerful motor.

Many people in the western world suffer from joint pain. It is caused by a variety of conditions and diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout are the most common causes of joint pain. Joint injuries and an inflammatory condition called bursitis are also known to cause joint pain.

Inflammation
Inflammation is at the core of almost all joint pain and targeting inflammation is a key factor in reducing joint pain or even complete elimination of pain. There are specific foods and nutrients that we can take that have anti-inflammatory properties. Juicing is a great way of obtaining adequate doses of beneficial nutrients.

Ginger Root
Ginger root has a long history in the orient for its healing affects on arthritis and inflammation of the joints. A component in ginger root called gingerol is the plant chemical that fights inflammation by inhibiting the production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is responsible for a lot of joint pain, especially in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

Vitamin C
One study has shown that high blood levels of vitamin C is linked to a 45% reduction in inflammation. Vitamin C is gaining more and more attention for its anti-inflammatory properties among its many other health benefits.

Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals. Free radicals are harmful atoms that attack healthy cells and have been attributed by some doctors and health professionals as another cause of joint pain!

Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Extensive and conclusive research has shown that omega 3 fatty acids are undoubtedly anti-inflammatory and reduce arthritis joint pain. Studies on rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis show that omega 3 fatty acids decrease joint pain, tenderness and stiffness. The fatty acids reduce the activity of enzymes that destroy cartilage and also reduce inflammation. In fact, any inflammatory problem could be significantly reduced with omega 3, including elbow joint pain, hip joint pain, knee joint pain, shoulder joint pain and wrist joint pain!

Joint Pain Relief Treatment Juice – Omega 3 Greens
2 cups of broccoli florets
2 cups of kale
2 cups of parsley
2 inch slice of ginger root
1 apple

Wash all produce thoroughly. Remove apple stem. Juice the green vegetables and ginger first followed by the apple, this will help flush the green juice out through the juicer. Broccoli, kale and parsley are all good plant sources of omega 3 and also contain vitamin C. These greens can be bitter so the apple helps to sweeten things and add more vitamin C. Drink daily to maximize the omega 3 intake. I would also recommend taking vitamin C and omega 3 supplements, a good multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Best wishes in your well being
Darren and Veronica