Info about Nutrition
Berry Fruit Juicer Recipes and Benefits
Berries are among the healthiest of fruits. They are are good source of vitamin C and are loaded with antioxidants. When you make a homemade healthy berry juice you get an abundance of the nutrition they offer in an easily digested form.
Blueberry Juice Benefits
Blueberries have the highest antioxidant levels of all the berries native to North America. In particular blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants from the flavonoid family called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are believed to be one of the key ingredients behind the anti-cancer properties of blueberries.
The overall antioxidant power of blueberries also makes them an anti-aging berry. Research with rodents has shown that feeding them blueberries slowed down age-related degeneration of mental functions.
Blueberries' antioxidants also help to inhibit the build up of LDL 'bad' cholesterol in the arteries. This greatly reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis - a major contributer to heart disease.
Blueberries like cranberries also help to protect us from urinary tract infections. Both these berries contain a specific chemical that helps stop bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract wall, causing inflammation and infection.
Blackberry Juice Benefits
Blackberries are a great source of vitamin C. The health benefits of vitamin C include protecting us from developing atherosclerosis, helping maintain youthful elasticated skin, and strengthening the immune system.
In terms of antioxidant capacity blackberries are a very close second to blueberries. Besides containing anthocyanins, blackberries are also a good source of other antioxidants such as ellagic acid, gallic acid and rutin.
Ellagic acid has anti-carcinogenic, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. Gallic acid also has anti-carcinogenic effects and also blood lowering abilities. Rutin helps to build solid blood vessels, which helps those who bleed or bruise easily.
Raspberry Juice Benefits
Raspberries contain many of the antioxidants found in blackberries and blueberries. These include anthocyanins, ellagic acid and gallic acid, providing the same health benefits mentioned above for blueberries and blackberries.
Eating raspberries also has an anti-inflammatory effect. They can be useful as a home remedy for gout and other inflammatory problems.
Berry Fruit Juicer Recipes #1 - Blueberry Juice
4-5 cups of blueberries
Rinse blueberries thoroughly, juice and enjoy! Try to use organic if you can to avoid pesticides that can compromise the immune system and cause cancers.
Berry Fruit Juicer Recipes #2 - Berry Blast
1 - 1/2 cups of blueberries
1 - 1/2 cups of blackberries
1 cup of raspberries
Have fun with your fruit juice recipes !
David Jenkins
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