They come in various bright colors, each with different phytonutrients and nutritional advantages.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
- Anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungus - beneficial for fighting shingles, athlete's foot, ring-worm, yeast infections
- High anti-oxidants - protects against free radical damage
- High vitamin C content - protects the heart and prevents blood clots that lead to strokes
- Prevents hardening of the arteries
- Lowers blood pressure
- Heals, repairs, builds/strengthens the lining of the mucous membranes to prevent nose bleeds
- Improves eye health
- Prevents respiratory problems like asthma, wheezing, emphysema, lung infections
I prefer to use the yellow, orange and red varieties for juicing as they are sweeter. Add a little lemon juice to blunt and improve the taste. Tastes refreshing!
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