Juicing vegetables has many health benefits because vegetables are rich in nutrients. For anyone who has a hard time getting their daily recommended fruits and vegetables, juicing is a great way to fit veggies into your diet. Which are the most nutritious vegetables to juice?
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a rich in lycopene. They’re an antioxidant that can protect against some types of cancer, particularly prostate cancer. They contain vitamin C and potassium. Tomatoes are an excellent base for mixed-vegetable juice because their flavor goes well with other vegetables.
Beets
Beets contain calcium, iron, potassium, choline. It’s also rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene. Beet is a healthy addition to vegetable juice, since straight beet juice is very concentrated.
Spinach
Spinach is the king of the green vegetables. It’s rich in essential vitamins, especially vitamin A and minerals. Spinach contains “folate” which is excellent for expecting mothers, because folate can support a healthy pregnancy.
Carrots
Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, potassium, iron and vitamin B. Many people enjoy drinking it plain and we recommend you to mix it with tomatoes, beets, leafy green vegetables and cucumbers.
Leafy Vegetables
Leafy green vegetables are rich in calcium, folic acid, potassium and vitamins A and C. Spinach, kale, beet greens, dandelion greens and collard greens are excellent for juicing. Many leafy vegetables have a bitter taste and that’s why we recommend combining them with sweet fruits, apples or kiwis.
Celery
Celery contains iron and magnesium. Celery juice isn’t a stand-alone option, but you can combine it with carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers. The best thing about juicing celery is that you don’t need to peel it, you can put the whole plant directly into the juicer.
Cabbage
Cabbage is fantastic for your stomach. It’s a cancer fighter and it contains indoles that helps regulate your metabolism. It’s also a great detoxifier.
Broccoli
Broccoli is loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C. It’s great for preventing lung, colon or breast cancer. We recommend you to mix it with some tomato juice for a nicer taste.
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