Nutrition
Healthy Living

Good4U promotes enjoyable, healthy eating combined with increased moderate physical activity. Many people think that being healthy is just about eating well. It's actually not just our diet that determines our level of health. We stay healthy by maintaining a balance between a variety of different things including our diet, exercise and our lifestyle.

There’s no need to be confused about food and health any longer. For the last 20 or 30 years, nutritionists, dieticians and doctors have provided the same diet information and recommended the same basic food and health principles to guide everyone towards healthier eating. Research into health and diet continues to confirm what we already know - ignore fad diets and follow these pointers to reduce your risk of illness and manage your weight:

  • Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day.
  • Change the way you cook food - try grilling instead of frying, and steam instead of boiling.
  • Reduce the amount of fat and sugar in your diet. Remember to check food labels for the amount of fat and sugar in foods.
  • Increase the amount of starchy foods (pasta, rice and potatoes).
  • Just as good food and health go hand-in-hand, you also need to combine all this with more physical activity to improve your overall health. It’s also very important to enjoy your healthier eating, as this way you’re more likely to stick to the changes you make to your food and health. Also make sure that what you eat boosts your energy - a healthy balanced diet will do this!

  • Look better and feel better about themselves
  • Feel fitter and have the energy to do more
  • Better weight control
  • Improved body shape
  • Reduced stress and improved mood
  • Reduced risk of heart disease
  • Less risk of brittle bones
  • In order to achieve an active lifestyle, adults should accumulate (build up) at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week. Children should accumulate (build up) at least 1 hour or more of moderate physical activity most days of the week.
    It needn’t all be done in one go though! Physical activity can be built up over time. By developing an active lifestyle piece by piece, the small chunks of moderate activity achieved throughout the day, over time, will add up to a more active, healthier lifestyle. Moderate activity is the equivalent of brisk walking. Moderate intensity physical activity should feel comfortable, and should not lead to injury. If physical activity is painful then it’s likely you’re overdoing it and may need to reduce the intensity and possibly the frequency of the activity.

    Frequency = how often you are physically active.
    Intensity = the level at which the activity is maintained and how hard you think it feels.
    Duration = length of time you spend being physically active.
    A combination of frequency, intensity and duration can be used as a guide to monitor levels of physical activity.

    Living foods

    Living Foods is a philosophy that believes all enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that the body needs to heal and maintain optimal health are found within the foods we eat. Proper food preparation is the key to unlocking these life-giving and healing nutrients.
    Enzymes are the most important element to aid digestion and to maintain health. None of us could live long without enzymes. They perform in the body and the brain in a fantastic and powerful way.
    Enzymes can be easily derived through Living Foods which are grown on healthy composted Mother Earth. They should be prepared through blending, sprouting, fermenting, and small amounts of juicing, but ABSOLUTELY NO COOKING!! Cooking destroys enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and the nourishment in food. Stop eating dead food and get back to health! Living Foods full of enzymes is the way to eat and maintain total and perfect health!!

    Restore Your Health...
    Rejuvenate your energy...
    Rediscover your life...

    Simple easy to digest meals mean the body has a chance to work towards self healing and rejuvenation
    As you begin to re-nourish, cleanse and re-hydrate your body at a cellular level you may notice numerous benefits:

  • Increased energy and vitality 
  • Feeling more grounded and emotionally balanced 
  • Mental clarity
  • Brighter eyes, glowing skin 
  • Improved skin and muscle tone
  • Inner cleanliness 
  • Supple joints and flexible muscles 
  • General sense of balanced well being 
  • Living Foods are chlorophyll-rich and enzyme-rich. Living Foods are the most nutrition packed of raw plant foods. They are sprouted seeds, juices of all kinds, fruit, vegetables, herbs and salad leaves, simple ferments, and specially grown year-round indoor salads of baby sunflowers and buckwheat lettuce. And of course wheatgrass juice.
    the same time.
    This is the most gentle and thorough way to encourage and support natural healing.

    Wheatgrass
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    Wheatgrass is referred to by health food experts as a green superfood as it has exceptional nutritional properties.
    Wheatgrass juice is one of nature's true super foods
    Wheatgrass juice contains complete protein; it is suitable for those who are gluten-free because gluten, the protein element in the grain, is converted to amino acids during sprouting.
    A shot of wheatgrass juice is like a single complete supplement. It is a fantastic source of vitamins, having all the B group vitamins; indeed it is a vegetable source of vitamin B12, and also vitamins A, C, E and K. Wheatgrass is also rich in minerals, major and minor. It contains calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and selenium, plus many more trace minerals.
    The most potent form of wheatgrass is the fresh juice as nutrients are lost in pasteurisation or preserving. Like many raw and highly nutritious foods, fresh wheatgrass juice is highly active chemically and is thus unstable. Fresh is best.
    Naturally rich in proteins and sugar wheatgrass is a complete food for many animals it contains a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals. A shot of wheatgrass is like a single complete supplement. It has all the B vitamins; indeed it is a vegetable source of B12, and also vitamins A, D, E, and K. Wheatgrass is rich in minerals, major and minor. It contains calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and selenium. These are minerals important for cardiovascular and immune system function. For healing purposes potassium ions are particularly vital to balance the composition of body fluids, and thus its alkalinity.
    Stress, sadness, everyday pollution and an acidic diet (such as sugar and refined carbohydrates) can create acid in our bodies. This angry acid attacks the defenceless red blood cells, causing them to weaken, stick together and die
    As a direct result, our bodies receive less oxygen and we become feeble, sluggish individuals. No energy, no gusto, nothing.
    Wheat Grass is one of the most alkaline foods known to man. This means by taking Wheat Grass the alkalinity will balance the acidity in your body, so the red blood cells won't be bullied by the nasty acid, allowing them to continue their good work - picking-up oxygen from the lungs and delivering it to all the other cells in your body. The happy cells take this oxygen and use it as fuel for completing their important tasks.
    Our clever Wheat Grass also improves oxygen levels by increasing the production of haemoglobin due to its naturally high concentration of Chlorophyll.
    So when people ask you where you get your energy, please don't keep it a secret!

    It rejuvenates!

    The enzymes in your body work hard to use the good bits in food in order to repair and rebuild your body. As you get older, the enzymes reduce in numbers and less repair work can be carried out, so you age and weaken.
    Wheat Grass has a high concentration of important enzymes, which have been found to reverse the affects of aging, cure illness and prevent disease. Each enzyme has a vital role to play in the body's rejuvenation and can actually help to extend your life. So by taking Wheat Grass today, you'll have a healthier and longer life. Bet your moisturiser can't beat that

    Pumpkin Seeds
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    Pumpkin Seeds may promote Prostate Health
    Benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH, is a condition that commonly affects men 50 years and older in the United States. BPH involves enlargement of the prostate gland. One of the factors that contributes to BPH is overstimulation of the prostate cells by testosterone and its conversion product, DHT (dihydrotestosterone). Components in pumpkin seed oil appear able to interrupt this triggering of prostate cell multiplication by testosterone and DHT, although the exact mechanism for this effect is still a matter of discussion. Equally open for discussion is the relationship between pumpkin seed oil extracts (which could be purchased in the form of a dietary supplement) and pumpkin seeds themselves. The prostate-helpful components found in the oil extracts are definitely found in the seeds; the only question is whether the amount of seeds eaten for a normal snack would contain enough of these prostate-supportive components. The carotenoids found in pumpkin seeds, and the omega-3 fats found in pumpkin seeds are also being studied for their potential prostate benefits. Men with higher amounts of carotenoids in their diet have less risk for BPH; this is the connection that has led to an interest in pumpkin seed carotenoids.

    Zinc is one further nutrient found in pumpkin seeds that might impact prostate function. The fact that pumpkin seeds serve as a good source of zinc may contribute to the role of pumpkin seeds in support of the prostate. However, studies about the relationship between zinc and BPH show mixed results, and more research is needed to determine the circumstances under which zinc might be helpful versus harmful.

    Protection for Men's Bones
    In addition to maintaining prostate health, another reason for older men to make zinc-rich foods, such as pumpkin seeds, a regular part of their healthy way of eating is bone mineral density. Although osteoporosis is often thought to be a disease for  which postmenopausal women are at highest risk, it is also a potential problem for older men. Almost 30% of hip fractures occur in men, and 1 in 8 men over age 50 will have an osteoporotic fracture. A study of almost 400 men ranging in age from 45-92 that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a clear correlation between low dietary intake of zinc, low blood levels of the trace mineral, and osteoporosis at the hip and spine.

    Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Arthritis
    The healing properties of pumpkin seeds have also been recently investigated with respect to arthritis. In animal studies, the addition of pumpkin seeds to the diet has compared favorably with use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin in reducing inflammatory symptoms. Importantly, though, pumpkin seeds did not have one extremely unwanted effect of indomethacin: unlike the drug, pumpkin seeds do not increase the level of damaged fats (lipid peroxides) in the linings of the joints, a side-effect that actually contributes to the progression of arthritis.

    A Rich Source of Healthful Minerals, Protein and Monounsaturated Fat
    In addition to their above-listed unique health benefits, pumpkin seeds also provide a wide range of traditional nutrients. Our food ranking system qualified them as a very good source of the minerals magnesium, manganese and phosphorous, and a good source of iron, copper, protein, and as previously mentioned, zinc. Snack on a quarter-cup of pumpkin seeds and you will receive 46.1% of the daily value for magnesium, 28.7% of the DV for iron, 52.0% of the DV for manganese, 24.0% of the DV for copper, 16.9% of the DV for protein, and 17.1% of the DV for zinc.

    Pumpkin Seed Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol
    Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that have a chemical structure very similar to cholesterol, and when present in the diet in sufficient amounts, are believed to reduce blood levels of cholesterol, enhance the immune response and decrease risk of certain cancers.

    Sunflower Seeds
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    Looking for a health-promoting snack? A handful of sunflower seeds will take care of your hunger, while also enhancing your health by supplying significant amounts of vitamin E, magnesium and selenium.

    Anti-Inflammatory and Cardiovascular Benefits from Sunflower Seeds
    Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E, the body's primary fat-soluble antioxidant. Vitamin E travels throughout the body neutralizing free radicals that would otherwise damage fat-containing structures and molecules, such as cell membranes, brain cells, and cholesterol. By protecting these cellular and molecular components, vitamin E has significant anti-inflammatory effects that result in the reduction of symptoms in asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, conditions where free radicals and inflammation play a big role. Vitamin E has also been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer, help decrease the severity and frequency of hot flashes in women going through menopause, and help reduce the development of diabetic complications.

    In addition, vitamin E plays an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Vitamin E is one of the main antioxidants found in cholesterol particles and helps prevent free radicals from oxidizing cholesterol. Only after it has been oxidized is cholesterol able to adhere to blood vessel walls and initiate the process of atherosclerosis, which can lead to blocked arteries, heart attack, or stroke. Getting plenty of vitamin E can significantly reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis. In fact, studies show that people who get a good amount of vitamin E are at a much lower risk of dying of a heart attack than people whose dietary intake of vitamin E is marginal or inadequate. Just a quarter-cup of sunflower seeds contains 90.5% of the daily value for vitamin E.

    Sunflower Seeds' Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol
    Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that have a chemical structure very similar to cholesterol, and when present in the diet in sufficient amounts, are believed to reduce blood levels of cholesterol, enhance the immune response and decrease risk of certain cancers.
    Phytosterols beneficial effects are so dramatic that they have been extracted from soybean, corn, and pine tree oil and added to processed foods, such as "butter"-replacement spreads, which are then touted as cholesterol-lowering "foods." But why settle for an imitation "butter" when Mother Nature's nuts and seeds are a naturally rich source of phytosterols-and cardio-protective fiber, minerals and healthy fats as well?
    In a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers published the amounts of phytosterols present in nuts and seeds commonly eaten in the United States.
    Sesame seeds had the highest total phytosterol content (400-413 mg per 100 grams), and English walnuts and Brazil nuts the lowest (113 mg/100grams and 95 mg/100 grams). (100 grams is equivalent to 3.5 ounces.) Of the nuts and seeds typically consumed as snack foods, sunflower seeds and pistachios were richest in phytosterols (270-289 mg/100 g), followed by pumpkin seeds (265 mg/100 g).

    Calm Your Nerves, Muscles and Blood Vessels with Sunflower Seeds
    Sunflower seeds are a good source of magnesium. Numerous studies have demonstrated that magnesium helps reduce the severity of asthma, lower high blood pressure, and prevent migraine headaches, as well as reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
    Magnesium is also necessary for healthy bones and energy production. About two-thirds of the magnesium in the human body is found in our bones. Some helps give bones their physical structure, while the rest is found on the surface of the bone where it is stored for the body to draw upon as needed.
    Magnesium counterbalances calcium, thus helping to regulate nerve and muscle tone. In many nerve cells, magnesium serves as Nature's own calcium channel blocker, preventing calcium from rushing into the nerve cell and activating the nerve. By blocking calcium's entry, magnesium keeps our nerves (and the blood vessels and muscles they ennervate) relaxed. If our diet provides us with too little magnesium, however, calcium can gain free entry, and the nerve cell can become overactivated, sending too many messages and causing excessive contraction. Insufficient magnesium can thus contribute to high blood pressure, muscle spasms (including spasms of the heart muscle or the spasms of the airways symptomatic of asthma), and migraine headaches, as well as muscle cramps, tension, soreness and fatigue. A quarter cup of sunflower seeds provides 31.9% of the daily value for magnesium.

    Improved Detoxification and Cancer Prevention from Sunflower Seeds
    Sunflower seeds are also a good source of selenium, a trace mineral that is of fundamental importance to human health. Accumulated evidence from prospective studies, intervention trials and studies on animal models of cancer has suggested a strong inverse correlation between selenium intake and cancer incidence. Selenium has been shown to induce DNA repair and synthesis in damaged cells, to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, and to induce their apoptosis, the self-destruct sequence the body uses to eliminate worn out or abnormal cells.
    In addition, selenium is incorporated at the active site of many proteins, including glutathione peroxidase, which is particularly important for cancer protection. One of the body's most powerful antioxidant enzymes, glutathione peroxidase is used in the liver to detoxify a wide range of potentially harmful molecules. When levels of glutathione peroxidase are too low, these toxic molecules are not disarmed and wreak havoc on any cells with which they come in contact, damaging their cellular DNA and promoting the development of cancer cells. Its selenium richness is another reason that sunflower seeds can make a good snack—one quarter cup will provide you with 30.6% of the daily value for selenium.

    Sesame Seeds
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    Not only are sesame seeds a very good source of manganese and copper, but they are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fibre. In addition to these important nutrients, sesame seeds contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin. Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibres called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans, and to prevent high blood pressure and increase vitamin E supplies in animals. Sesamin has also been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage.

    Rich In Beneficial Minerals
    Sesame seeds are a very good source of copper, and calcium. Just a quarter-cup of sesame seeds supplies 74.0% of the daily value for copper, 31.6% of the DV for magnesium, and 35.1% of the DV for calcium. This rich assortment of minerals translates into the following health benefits:
    Copper Provides Relief for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Copper is known for its use in reducing some of the pain and swelling of rheumatoid arthritis. Copper's effectiveness is due to the fact that this trace mineral is important in a number of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant enzyme systems. In addition, copper plays an important role in the activity of lysyl oxidase, an enzyme needed for the cross-linking of collagen and elastin--the ground substances that provide structure, strength and elasticity in blood vessels, bones and joints.

    Magnesium Supports Vascular and Respiratory Health
    Studies have supported magnesium's usefulness in:
    •  Preventing the airway spasm in asthma
    •  Lowering high blood pressure, a contributing factor in heart attack, stroke, and      diabetic heart disease
    •  Preventing the trigeminal blood vessel spasm that triggers migraine attacks
    •  Restoring normal sleep patterns in women who are experiencing unpleasant            symptoms associated with menopause

    Calcium Helps Prevent Colon Cancer, Osteoporosis, Migraine and PMS
    In recent studies, calcium has been shown to:
    •  Help protect colon cells from cancer-causing chemicals
    •  Help prevent the bone loss that can occur as a result of menopause or certain          conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis
    •  Help prevent migraine headaches in those who suffer from them
    •  Reduce PMS symptoms during the luteal phase (the second half) of the      menstrual cycle

    Zinc for Bone Health
    Another reason for older men to make zinc-rich foods such as sesame seeds a regular part of their healthy way of eating is bone mineral density. Although osteoporosis is often thought to be a disease for which postmenopausal women are at highest risk, it is also a potential problem for older men. Almost 30% of hip fractures occur in men, and 1 in 8 men over age 50 will have an osteoporotic fracture. A study of 396 men ranging in age from 45-92 that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a clear correlation between low dietary intake of zinc, low blood levels of the trace mineral, and osteoporosis at the hip and spine.

    Sesame Seeds' Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol
    Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that have a chemical structure very similar to cholesterol, and when present in the diet in sufficient amounts, are believed to reduce blood levels of cholesterol, enhance the immune response and decrease risk of certain cancers.
    Phytosterols beneficial effects are so dramatic that they have been extracted from soybean, corn, and pine tree oil and added to processed foods, such as "butter"-replacement spreads, which are then touted as cholesterol-lowering "foods." But why settle for an imitation "butter" when Mother Nature's nuts and seeds are a naturally rich source of phytosterols—and cardio-protective fiber, minerals and healthy fats as well?
    In a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers published the amounts of phytosterols present in nuts and seeds commonly eaten in the United States.
    Sesame seeds had the highest total phytosterol content (400-413 mg per 100 grams), and English walnuts and Brazil nuts the lowest (113 mg/100grams and 95 mg/100 grams). (100 grams is equivalent to 3.5 ounces.) Of the nuts and seeds typically consumed as snack foods, pistachios and sunflower seeds were richest in phytosterols (270-289 mg/100 g), followed by pumpkin seeds (265 mg/100 g).

    Linseed Seeds
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    Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
    Linseed is a rich source of omega-3 fats. Omega 3 fats are used by the body to produce Series 1 and 3 prostaglandins, which are anti-inflammatory hormone-like molecules, in contrast to the Series 2 prostaglandins, which are pro-inflammatory molecules produced from other fats, notably the omega-6 fats, which are found in high amounts in animal fats, margarine, and many vegetable oils including corn, safflower, sunflower, palm, and peanut oils. Omega-3 fats can help reduce the inflammation that is a significant factor in conditions such as asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraine headaches.
    Protection Against Heart Disease, Cancer and Diabetes
    Omega-3 fats are used to produce substances that reduce the formation of blood clots, which can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with atherosclerosis or diabetic heart disease.
    Omega-3 fats are also needed to produce flexible cell membranes. Cell membranes are the cell's gatekeepers, allowing in needed nutrients while promoting the elimination of wastes. While important for everyone, flexible cell membranes are critical for persons with diabetes since flexible cell membranes are much better able to respond to insulin and to absorb glucose than the stiff membranes that result when the diet is high in saturated and/or hydrogenated (trans-) fats. In the colon, omega-3 fats help protect colon cells from cancer-causing toxins and free radicals, leading to a reduced risk for colon cancer.
    Linseed Provides Comparable Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits to Statin Drugs
    In a study involving 40 patients with high cholesterol (greater than 240 mg/dL), daily consumption of 20 grams of ground linseed was compared to taking a statin drug. After 60 days, significant reductions were seen in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and the ratio of total to HDL cholesterol-in both groups. Those receiving linseed did just as well as those given statin drugs!
    Body mass index, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, and the ratio of total cholesterol/HDL-cholesterol were measured at the beginning of the study and after 60 days.
    In those eating linseed, significant reductions were seen in total cholesterol (-17.2%), LDL-cholesterol (-3.9%), triglycerides (-36.3%) and the ratio of total cholesterol/HDL-cholesterol (-33.5%) were observed in the diet+linseed group, compared to baseline. Similar reductions were seen in those taking the statin. Benefits did not significantly differ between the two groups.

    Rich in Beneficial Fibre
    Linseeds' omega-3 fats are far from all this exceptional food has to offer. Linseed provides a very good source of fibre that can lower cholesterol levels in people with atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease, reduce the exposure of colon cells to cancer-causing chemicals, help relieve constipation and stabilize blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Linseed is also a good source of magnesium, which helps to reduce the severity of asthma by keeping airways relaxed and open, lowers high blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease, prevents the blood vessel spasm that leads to migraine attacks, and generally promotes relaxation and restores normal sleep patterns. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine confirms that eating high fibre foods, such as linseed, helps prevent heart disease. Almost 10,000 American adults participated in this study and were followed for 19 years. People eating the most fibre, 21 grams per day, had 12% less CHD and 11% less CVD compared to those eating the least, 5 grams daily. Those eating the most water-soluble dietary fibre fared even better with a 15% reduction in risk of CHD and a 10% risk reduction in CVD.

    Special Protection for Women's Health
    Linseed has been studied quite a bit lately for their beneficial protective effects on women's health. Linseed is particularly rich in lignans, special compounds also found in other seeds, grains, and legumes that are converted by beneficial gut flora into two hormone-like substances called enterolactone and enterodiol. These hormone-like agents demonstrate a number of protective effects against breast cancer and are believed to be one reason a vegetarian diet is associated with a lower risk for breast cancer. Studies show that women with breast cancer and women who are omnivores typically excrete much lower levels of lignans in their urine than vegetarian women without breast cancer.
    In addition to lessening a woman's risk of developing cancer, the lignans abundant in linseed can promote normal ovulation and extend the second, progesterone-dominant half of the cycle. The benefits of these effects are manifold. For women trying to become pregnant, consistent ovulation significantly improves their chances of conception.
    Preliminary research also suggests that linseed may serve a role in protecting post-menopausal woman from cardiovascular disease. In a recent double-blind randomised study, linseed reduced total cholesterol levels in the blood of postmenopausal women who were not on hormone replacement therapy by an average of 6%.
    Lastly, lignan-rich fibre has also been shown to decrease insulin resistance, which, in turn, reduces bio-available oestrogen, which also lessens breast cancer risk. And, as insulin resistance is an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes, linseed may also provide protection against this disease

    Juice4Life

    Easy Assimilation.
    In whole fruits and vegetables, some enzymes, phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals are trapped in the indigestible fibre and cannot be assimilated by the body. But once "liberated" from the cellulose in the pulp, these nutrients can be taken into the cells of the body within 15 minutes (as compared to the hour or more it takes for nutrients to be assimilated from drinks with the pulp intact). This saves the energy required for digestion and allows the body to rest while detoxifying or cleansing, before or after physical activity, or while recovering from an illness.
    Water Supply
    Our cells consist mostly of water, which is essential to their proper function. That's why we should consume at least 8 glasses of water a day. Raw juice - unlike coffee, soft drinks and alcohol (which take water from the body in order to metabolize) - supplies the water you need to replenish lost fluid, while providing all the necessary vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phytochemicals. In addition, juices promote the alkalinity of body fluids, which is vital for proper immune and metabolic function.
    Cleansing Action
    Because the fibre is removed by extraction, raw juice has a laxative effect which helps to rid the body of toxins. Detoxifying the system, and cleansing the digestive tract and colon, helps clear the mind and balance your mood. Cleansing also causes your metabolism to become more efficient and, if a whole-food diet is followed, the body will revert to its natural weight.
    The Spark of Life.
    The life that is present in all living plants is available to the body when raw fresh juices are consumed. This "life force" is a natural, vital quality that is lost in processing and when fruit and vegetables are stored.
    Antioxidants
    Herbs, fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants, which counteract the free radicals that can cause cellular damage, aging and susceptibility to cancers.

    Chlorophyll
    Found only in plants, chlorophyll has a unique structure that allows it to enhance the body's ability to produce h
    So by juicing we can increase our vitality, improve our physique and appearance, become more resistant to illness, put less strain on our digestive systems and provide ourselves with some of the best life insurance money can   buy.

    Brocco Shoots
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    Alfalfa, radish, broccoli and clover contain concentrated amounts of phytochemicals (plant compounds) that can protect us against disease. Plant estrogens in sprouts function similarly to human  oestrogen but without side effects. They increase bone formation and density, prevent bone breakdown (osteoporosis) and are helpful in controlling hot flushes, menopause, PMS and fibrocystic breasts tumors. Canavanine, an amino acid analog present in alfalfa, has demonstrated resistence to pancreatic, colon and leukaemia cancers in vitro.

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers found substantial amounts of glucosinolates and isothiocyanates in broccoli sprouts which are very potent inducers of phase 2 enzymes that protect cells from going malignant. Broccoli sprouts actually contain 10-100 times higher levels of these enzymes than does the mature vegetable.

    Alfalfa sprouts are also one of our finest food sources of saponins. Saponins lower the bad cholesterol and fat but not the good HDL fats. Saponins also stimulate the immune system by increasing the activity of natural killer cells such as T- lymphocytes and interferon. The saponin content of alfalfa sprouts multiplies 450% over that of the unsprouted seed. Sprouts also contain an abundance of highly active antioxidants that prevent DNA destruction and protect us from the ongoing effects of aging

    “A few forkfuls of sprouted vegetables could help protect against cancer, eating just over 100 grams of tasty Brocco Shoots every day for a fortnight has shown to have clear protective effects against DNA damage in human blood cells” “113g per day of Brocco Shoots was enough in our test to show the protective effect against cancer” – Professor Ian Rowland, University of Ulster Nov 2004