Fruit, vegetables and herbs have been used for centuries to help cure disease, relieve pain and prevent illness. Modern research is now starting to prove that traditional folk remedies have a very real scientific basis. For example, the 17th-century scholar and scientist Nicholas Culpepper noted that garlic was used as a remedy for "all diseases and hurts", and recent studies have proved that it acts as an anticoagulant, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It also contains an anti-oxidant that promotes the cellular uptake of oxygen, and assists the body's fight against cancer.
In particular, phytonutrients are thought to be one of major compounds that can contribute to human health. These anti-oxidants attack the free radicals in cells known to cause ageing and disease, and may help to protect us against some cancers, heart disease and muscular degeneration. The compounds include carotene (the red, orange and yellow pigments that give colour to some fruit and vegetables) and lycopene (a red pigment found in ingredients such as tomatoes and red peppers).
In addition, the vitamins and minerals in juices can be used to treat different areas of the body, for example to soothe the digestion, increase fertility or improve the appearance of the hair or nails. Juicing concentrates these vitamins and minerals into an easily digestible form, allowing it to be absorbed into the blood stream quickly and efficiently.
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