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Vital: Try the Juicy Fruits; Whether You Want to Lose Weight, Boost Your Energy Levels, Cure Ahangover or Improve Your Skin

Posted on: Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 09:00 CST

BROCCOLI

A good source of fibre, calcium and iron as well as vitamins A, C and E. Recommended by doctors as a cancer fighter as it contains the chemical sulforaphane.

Responsive conditions:

Anxiety, cancer, circulatory weakness, cystitis, depression, fatigue, joint problems, motion sickness, nausea, stress, thrush.

CARROT

These have the highest beta-carotene level of any vegetable, which the body converts into vitamin A.

There's also other vitamins and minerals.

Eyes, skin, hair and nails all benefit from this juice. Carrots also help cleanse the liver and reduce cholesterol levels.

Responsive conditions:

Acne, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, skin disorders, varicose veins, weight loss.

ELDERBERRY

A good source of vitamin A and some vitamin C, but use only ripe berries.

Responsive conditions:

Colds, constipation, fluid retention, respiratory infection.

FENNEL

It contains oil that soothes an irritated stomach.

Responsive conditions:

Arthritis, bronchitis, menstrual problems, nervous and skin disorders, weight loss.

GRAPE

This contains vitamins A, B1, B2 and a little C, niacin and many minerals.

Responsive conditions:

Anxiety, blood disorders, cancer, catarrh, menstrual problems, kidney and liver disorders, stress, skin problems and weight loss.

HORSERADISH

This contains an efficient solvent of mucus or phlegm - but don't take more than half a teaspoon.

Responsive conditions:

Coughs.

JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE

A useful juice for diabetics as it's loaded with natural inulin (not insulin), an energy source like sugar.

Said to reduce craving for sweets and a good source of potassium.

Responsive conditions:

Diabetes, fatigue, hypoglycaemia, weight loss.

KIWI FRUIT

These are very rich in nutrients, with twice as much vitamin C as oranges. They're rich in potassium too.

Responsive conditions:

Catarrh, circulatory weakness, colds and flu, digestive weakness, fatigue, high blood pressure, skin problems, stress and weight loss.

LEMON

Lemons have more vitamin C than oranges as well as B vitamins. Juice protects the mucous membranes lining the digestive track.

A substance in the peel helps the body absorb vitamin C, so it's best to juice the whole fruit.

Responsive conditions:

Anaemia, asthma, blood

disorders, cancer, catarrh, colds, constipation, cystitis, ear disorders, fever, hangover, indigestion, infection.

MANGO

The king of tropical fruits, this has very high levels of vitamin A and some iron.

One medium mango will give you the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

Responsive conditions:

Acne, constipation, hangover, indigestion, kidney and liver disorders, ulcers and weight loss.

NETTLES

Nettle juice has been used for centuries in natural healing as it's rich in minerals, especially iron.

Use only the first five leaves of young nettles in the spring - autumn leaves are unwholesome.

Responsive conditions:

Anaemia, bleeding gums, eczema, haemorrhoids, bladder, kidney and nervous disorders.

ORANGE

This juice is far better for you fresh, than bottled.

Rich in vitamin A, some vitamin C and some vitamins B1, B2, B6, E and K, biotin, folic acid, inositol, niacin, bioflavonoids and 11 amino acids.Responsive conditions:

Anaemia, asthma, blood disorders, cancer, colds, fatigue, hangover, high blood pressure, lung disorders, menopause, pneumonia.

POTATO

One of the most useful sources of vitamin C in winter, though this drops by 50 per cent when peeled, diced and cooked.

The peel is full of potassium, which is good for high blood pressure, and it also contains vitamins A and B and minerals.

Choose potatoes with eyes; avoid ones with green skins. Unpalatable raw so must be sweetened with honey or diluted with carrot, lemon or apple juice. Or add it to soups.

Responsive conditions:

Arthritis, circulatory weakness, constipation, digestive problems, eczema, fatigue, haemorrhoids, muscular problems, peptic ulcers, varicose veins.

QUINCE

This is an excellent source of vitamin C but can only be used when the fruits are tree ripened.

It has a sour taste, so mix small quantities of quince juice with apple or carrot juice.

Responsive condition:

Constipation.

RASPBERRY

They contain a significant amount of vitamin C, and are high in iron.

Responsive conditions:

Convalescence, circulatory weakness, digestive disorders, nervous tension.

SPINACH

Plays an important role in building the blood and boosting the constitution.

Also strengthens teeth and is a mild laxative. A good source of chlorophyll, vitamins A, B-complex and E, and minerals.

Responsive conditions:

Acne, anaemia, asthma, cancer, circulation problems, depression, eczema, halitosis, hair loss, motion sickness, menopause, and mouth ulcers.

WATERCRESS

Abundant in minerals, especially iron and calcium, and an excellent source of vitamins A and C so it's a great purifier of the blood.

Also contains gluconasturtin which neutralises a carcinogen in tobacco. Too strong on its own but mixes well with carrot and other vegetable juices.

Responsive conditions:

Acne, eczema, hair loss, kidney and liver disorders, menstrual problems, muscular problems, respiratory, urinary tract disorders.

TOMATO

Tomatoes, sometimes known as love apples, have an excellent amount of vitamins A, C and E.

They're a good source of potassium and have trace elements of iron and iodine. Fresh, ripe, home-grown tomatoes are best and a mixture of carrot, spinach and tomato juices is good for anaemic conditions.

Responsive conditions:

Anaemia, bladder disorders, digestive weakness, gout, kidney and liver disorders, menopause, skin problems and weight loss.

DANDELION

Exceptionally high in vitamins A and B1.

Responsive conditions:

Acne, anaemia, bladder, bone and nervous disorders, headache and migraine, heart problems and weight loss.

APPLE

Rich in vitamins and minerals - particularly vitamin A in the skins.

The vitamin C content can help prevent colds, flu and intestinal infections. It also activates the body's defence system against bacterial toxins and is rich in malic acid, which cleanses and heals inflammatory conditions.

Responsive conditions: Anaemia, arthritis, circulatory weakness, constipation, cystitis, headache, migraine, indigestion, kidney disorders, liver disorders, rheumatism, weight loss.

l Healing Juices is published by Foulsham, priced pounds 7.99.

Source: Daily Record; Glasgow (UK)

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