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Green Juice Recipe | Lung Power

May 14, 2012 By Mariam Turay 5 Comments

Green Juice Recipe | Lung Power

8 Lung Power | Green Juice Recipe

Green juice recipe
Green Juice For Lung Health

1 Head of Celery

2-4 Fuji Apple

1 Lemon or Lime

Knob of Ginger

1 Bunch of Wild Watercress

 

 

 

Nutrients

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Protein, Folate,  Folic Acid, Vitamin B-complex, Copper,  Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium,  and Manganese.

 

Benefits

Watercress – Useful as a preventative measure for chronic respiratory conditions such as coughs, catarrh, and bronchitis. May also help in preventing migraines. Encourages immune activity in the body.

Celery –  Reduces high blood pressure and a liver tonic

Apple – Excellent detoxifier, lowers cholesterol, anti-viral.

Lemon –  Blood purifier, improves the body’s ability to expel toxins, anti-fungal

Ginger – Immune boosting actions, helpful during colds and flus

 

Vegetable Facts

Watercress is a plant rich in vitamins and minerals, such as, vitamins A, C and B (thiamine and riboflavin), iron, potassium and calcium. Watercress is related to the mustard family; it contains benzyl mustard oil, which is a powerful antibiotic. Its specials antibiotic properties do not harm healthy bacteria (flora). Watercress is anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant and antiseptic. Expectorants help break up mucus, phlegm and other materials from the lungs, bronchi and trachea. Natural properties from watercress helps lubricated irritation from the respiratory tract.  This is why watercress as been used for centuries in treating respiratory ailments, it can also be used as a preventative measure for chronic respiratory conditions such as lung cancer.

If you’re using watercress as a garish, it’s now time to start adding them to your green juice. If you are around smokers, daily and/or weekly consumption of  watercress will have major benefits on your lungs. Even if you are not a smoker, prevention is a great way to staying healthy.

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Green on the inside, clean on the outside.

Mariam

About the author

Mariam Turay Author: Mariam Turay is a passionate natural health advocator & health researcher. An expert in juicing, human nutrition and plant based nutrition, she has helped many lose weight naturally and regained their health. She has a strong passion to help transform the lives and health of her fellow human beings through whole living foods and the healing powers of fresh vegetable and fruit juices. This simple approach has helped her lose excess weight and regain her health and vitality. Google

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  1. Grace Quinones says

    April 13, 2014 at 12:43 am

    Did you mean the complete package of celery?

    Reply
  2. Martine Viard Guillaume says

    August 14, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    This is valuable info.

    Reply
  3. Jung Yoon says

    March 18, 2013 at 2:12 am

    A good recipe for you Lorraine Allen.

    Reply
    • Lorraine Allen says

      March 18, 2013 at 2:33 am

      thanks Jung ,,,wild watercress ,, umm now where does one find it here en isle ?

      Reply
    • Jung Yoon says

      March 18, 2013 at 2:52 am

      Not sure about wild watercress but I know Big Tree carries watercress. I'm pretty sure Bali Deli carries it too and I've heard that they deliver now?

      Reply

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