A guide to the benefits of juicing – Sunbeam JE8500 User Manual
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A guide to the benefits of juicing
Fruit / Vegetable
Source of
Benefits
KJ per 100g
Apples
Carotenes, pectin, potassium,
May help in the treatment
150kj/100g
vitamin C and dietary fibre,
of constipation.
energy giving carbohydrates.
Apricots
Beta-carotene, iron, vitamin C,
High in natural sugars for energy.
280kj/100g
dietary fibre.
Banana
Potassium, carbohydrates,
Provides sustained energy.
225kj/100g
dietary fibre, vitamin B6, vitamin C.
Beetroot
Folate, potassium, leafy tops are rich The folate is excellent for
120kj/100g
in beta carotene, calcium and iron.
healthy cells.
Blueberries
Carotenoids, vitamin C.
Antibacterial.
200kj/100g
Capsicum
High in vitamin C, beta carotene.
1 red capsicum has enough vitamin C 135kj/100g
to meet the daily needs of 10 people.
Carrots
Beta carotene, folate, dietary fibre.
May help with night vision.
100kj/100g
Celery
Only small amounts of vitamins
Helps to clean mouth and teeth.
50kj/100g
and minerals.
Cherries
Very high in vitamin C, dietary fibre. May help to stabilise the heartbeat 170kj/100g
and also keeps the skin healthy.
Cucumber
Only small amounts of vitamins
May help with flatulence.
30-50kj/100g
and minerals.
Fennel
Beta carotene, folate.
Fennel seeds are good for digestion. 50kj/100g
Ginger
Aids in digestion and is good for
nausea and improves circulation.
Grapefruit
Rich in vitamin C, fibre, bioflavenoids. Pink grapefruit contains Lycopene
110kj/100g
which is an anti-cancer agent and
may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Honeydew Melon
Vitamin C, small amounts of
May stimulate the kidneys to help
130kj/100g
carotenoids.
function better.
Kiwi Fruit
Beta carotene, vitamin C,
Helps in digestion and cleansing
bioflavenoids, dietary fibre.
of the skin.
180kj/100g
Lemon
Bioflavenoids, limonene, pectin,
The pectin may help reduce
95kj/100g
vitamin C.
blood cholesterol.
Lime
Bioflavenoids, limonene, pectin,
The pectin may help reduce
90kj/100g
vitamin C.
blood cholesterol.
Mandarins
Vitamin C, beta carotene, folate,
165kj/100g
dietary fibre.