Nutritive Value

CARROTS

Rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fibers (w/negligible amount of fat & no cholesterol):

Beta-carotene- powerful natural anti-

oxidant (protects body from harmful oxygen-free radical injury)

- converted as Vit A in the liver

- has all the functions of Vit A such as vision, reproduction (sperm production), maintenance of epithelial integrity, growth and development

Vitamin C (water soluble anti-oxidant)

Vitamin B complex groups of vitamins (acts as co-factors to enzymes during substrate metabolism in the body) - Folic acid- Vit B-6 (pyridoxine)- Thiamin- Pantothenic acid, etc

Minerals such as copper, calcium, potassium, manganese and phosphorus

Flavonoid antioxidant (help protect from skin, lung and oral cavity cancers)

Poly-acetylene antioxidant falcarinol (may help fight against cancers by destroying

pre-cancerous cells in the tumors)

CUCUMBER

Antioxidant Benefits- Vitamin C- Beta-carotene- Manganese- Flavonoid antioxidants, inc

quercetin, apigenin, luteolin & kaempferol)

Anti-Inflammatory Benefits (by inhibiting activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes like cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2) & by preventing over production of nitric oxide

Anti-Cancer BenefitsLignans pinoresinol, lariciresinol and secoisolariciresinol (for reduced risk of estrogen-related cancers, inc cancers of the breast, ovary, uterus and prostate)

Rehydrates body, replenishes daily vitamins and reduce hangover (contain sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients)

Aids in weight loss and digestion (low calorie and high water content; daily consumption remedy for chronic constipation)

Cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure (contains a hormone needed by the cells of pancreas

for producing insulin); w/ sterols (reduce cholesterol level); potassium, magnesium and fiber (regulate blood pressure)

GREEN APPLE

Minerals – calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zincFlavonoid & polyphenol antioxidantsVitamins – A, B-6, C, E, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, niacin, thiaminCarbohydrates – FiberProtein – a wide variety of proteinsSugar – plenty of healthy sugars

1. High dietary fiber content. 2. Low fat content3. Lower cholesterol. 4. Reduce liver and digestive tract

issues. 5. Prevent diarrhea/reduce

chances of indigestion, as well as constipation and gout

6. Prevent chances of alzheimer’s & astma (daily intake)

7. Rich in antioxidants8. Prevent chances of skin cancer9. Decrease chance of colon

cancer. 10. Appetite control.11. Energy. 12. Beauty Benefits-