Health Benefits of Juicing Mangoes

mango juice with straw

Delightfully delicious best describes this widely consumed tropical fruit. In addition to being delicious, mangoes contain a great deal of nutritional and health benefits, a factor that most of us overlook when purchasing mangoes.  Vitamins, minerals and nutrients are some of the benefits you can get from consuming the mango fruit. Dubbed the king of …

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Health Benefits of Kiwi Juice

nice kiwi juice

Native to north-central and eastern china, the Kiwifruit’s scientific name Actinidia deliciosa should be enough to deduce that the Kiwifruit is all sorts of delicious.  The kiwifruit has juicy golden or green flesh with specks of black seed that are edible. Considered to be a generally fibrous fruits, a bite on the fruit exposes its …

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Health Benefits of Strawberry Juice

strawbelly juice

Occurring in different varieties, shapes, sizes and color, strawberries are undoubtedly the most popular berry in the world, so much so that during medieval French days, strawberries were believed to be an aphrodisiac. Even though there is no proof of the said aphrodisiacal properties, my love for strawberries has me thinking there is some truth …

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Health Benefits of Watermelon Juice

slices of watermelon

A classic summertime fruit that needs no introduction, the watermelon is as refreshingly sweet as it is cooling. The juice is easy to extract and is prepared by simply deseeding the watermelon, cutting it into chunks and blending it. It consists of mainly water and electrolytes and has a high fiber content which makes it …

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Lemon Juice and Its Health Benefits

lemon juice

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade is not only a popular proverbial phrase that promotes a “can-do” attitude.  Lemons are a vibrant yellow fruit that can also be used to make the literal lemonade a popular summer drink. Scientifically referred to as “Citrus Limon”, the lemon fruit is used for both culinary and non-culinary …

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Reasons Why Broccoli Should Be an Essential Part of Your Diet

dish of Broccoli

Broccoli is part of the cruciferous vegetable family alongside brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbages, bok choy amongst others. Broccoli is the plural of the Italian word “broccolo” which translates to “the flowering crest of a cabbage.” Like most children I disliked broccoli growing up and did not fathom how anyone would willingly consume this green plant. …

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