Apple & Watercress Juice
Apples can help to relieve constipation and contain pectin which helps to reduce cholesterol as well as removing toxins from the gut. This juice is also rich in antioxidants and various compounds which help protect against cancer and in particular vitamin C, which is essential for proper fat metabolism.
Servings: 1 (8oz)
255 calories per serving
Ingredients
- Watercress, 136g
- 2 Apples (red delicious), 424g
- 1 Cup blackberries, 144g
Use both the stems and the leaves of the Watercress.
* This chart graphically shows where this juice will be most beneficial.
| Calories kcal | 255 | 13% |
| Protein g | 6 | 13% |
| Fat g | 2 | 3% |
| Carbs g | 75 | 25% |
| Fiber g | 18 | 73% |
| Sugars g | 52 | 207% |
| Vitamin C mg | 88.60 | 148% |
| Vitamin B1 mg | 0.22 | 14% |
| Riboflavin mg | 0.31 | 18% |
| Niacin mg | 1.52 | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 mg | 0.36 | 18% |
| Folate µg | 48.00 | 12% |
| Vitamin A µg | 244.00 | 41% |
| Vitamin E mg | 4.06 | 14% |
| Vitamin K µg | 379.50 | 474% |
| Calcium mg | 232 | 23% |
| Iron mg | 2 | 9% |
| Magnesium mg | 79 | 23% |
| Phosphorus mg | 162 | 16% |
| Potassium mg | 1121 | 32% |
| Sodium mg | 61 | 3% |
| Zinc mg | 1 | 7% |
Vitamin C
Required for: Immunity, heart and cardiovascular health, development of sex hormones, stress management, health and repair of skin and effective wound healing
Deficiency Symptoms: Frequent infections, poor wound healing, skin complaints, fatigue and listlessness, depression, easy bruising, bleeding gums and varicose veins
Vitamin K
Required for: Bone building and repair, blood clotting and preventing heavy menstrual bleeding
Deficiency symptoms: Easy bruising, osteoporosis and heaving menstrual bleeding
