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Friday, April 12, 2013

Carrots and Yams..healthy eating SUPERSTARS..who knew?..DETOX juice recipe






Who realized that carrots are such a superior vegetable?
They are:
a Super source of beta carotene which when cooked is more accessible to the body;
 powerful anti-cancer, artery-protection; immune-boosting;infection fighting antioxidant with wide protective properties.
A carrot a day slashed the stroke rates in women 68%;
1 medium carrot's worth of beta carotene cuts lung cancer risk in half, even among formerly heavy smokers!
High doses of beta carotene substantially reduces the odds of degenerative eye diseases ( cataracts and macular degeneration) as well as chest pains ( angina).
Carrots high soluble fiber depresses blood cholesterol, promotes regularity too.

(If stores and farmers had this knowledge the price per pound would sky rocket, so please keep it our secret )




Yams/Sweet potatoes, (this does not include white fleshed yams-bonito and white sweet potatoes)
High beta carotene.
1/2 cup cooked mashed yams ( baked in skin) contains approx 14 milligrams of beta carotene or 23,000IU's according to the US dept.
 Agriculture



A great liver detox juice:
4 carrots
3 stalks celery
1 apple
3 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp.fenugreek greens/sprouts ( if possible)

Blend and drink the whole thing, first thing in the morning.


Have a great weekend and don't get "baked" in too much sunshine


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