I Live Younger - October 2017

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JUICING INGREDIENTS
AND THEIR BENEFITS
Cranberries can help with bladder problems
or urinary tract infections. When you first feel
the symptoms of an infection, drink some
cranberry juice. Ginger is a great food that
can help to aid gastrointestinal problems. It
can be added to the juice you make to give it a
little pop and make you feel better at the same
time. Ginger fights inflammation and soothes
all parts of the gastrointestinal system.
by drinking homemade juice. Juice provides
many nutrients that can help to ease joint
pain, aid memory or even slow down cell
death due to free radicals.
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WATCH OUT FOR TEETH STAINS
Watch how various fruits affect
your teeth when juicing. The dark colors
may stain your teeth as you drink the
juice. Be sure to at least gargle when you
notice stains caused by drinking juice.
Cucumber juice is great for hair and skin
health. There is a lot of silica in cucumbers.
Silica helps strengthen your connective
tissues and is beneficial to ligaments,
tendons, muscles, and bones. A tired,
aching body can get an instant pick-me-up
Beets and carrots are the type of foods
that are likely to cause stains. Gently brush
your teeth after drinking these juices if
your teeth tend to stain easily. Another
option would be using a straw when you
drink juice to minimize staining.
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