Super juice – pineapple beetroot juice.

by Karimah bint Dawoud, Muslim chaplain& well being writer

Its takes some will power, by the  grace of the Creator, to be juicing through the winter. Still I have been juicing for over 20 years now, I remember one day thinking,

“Do I really need another pair of shoes?”

The answer was obvious and I went and bought my first juicer. Its only this year, spurred on by the thought of my nimbly vibrant next door neighbor , whose a professional pure love raw food foodie and my need for wellness that I have been juicing through these cold winter days….thinking of the amazing health benefits rather than my addiction to comfort foods. I had an objective this winter “NOT TO PUT ON WEIGHT”.

Praise God I have succeeded.

Today’s offering, pineapple and beetroots juice 

Health Benefits of Pineapple

Its high in vitamin C, manganese and bromelain.

Potential Anti-Inflammatory and Digestive Benefits

• good for people with arthritis
• sinus,
• hay fever
• allergies
• anti-oxidant
• anti aging
• good for skin
• energy production
• boost immune system
• good for eyes

Health Benefits of Beetroot

Beetroot is known to nutritionists  as a Super Root. It contain high amounts of folic acid, it also contains potassium, magnesium and iron as well as vitamins A, B6 and C.

• energy boosting
• good for bones
• reduces blood pressure and the risk of heart attacks and strokes
• ·        Powerful antioxidant properties,
• ·        its great  for pregnant mum and baby’s growth in womb.
• ·        Lowers cholesterol
• ·        Stabilizes blood sugar
• ·        Treats anemia and fatigue
• ·        Helps slow progression of dementia

For more information check out these two great sites

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=34

http://www.lovebeetroot.co.uk/healthy_info/beetroot-benefits.asp