Iron

Iron is a mineral thai is needed for different functions, but its primary function is in the formation of hemoglobin protein.This protein is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to all the tissues of our body to perform all the basic functions.

Iron is also a constituent of those enzymes that are involved it glucose metabolism or in the formation of energy.

That's why often iron deficiency involve fatigue and exhaustion .

But the Iron is also important for other metabolic processes such as the production of antibodies, the detoxification of the liver and the conversion of beta-carotene into vitamin A.

The Iron participates in some processes such as the synthesis of collagen, it is present in the brain as a cofactor for the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, which is why iron deficiency can lead to irritability.

Iron deficiency in the daily diet is more widespread than one would think. It is said that 50 % of people fail to meet the daily requirement.
A major deficiency of this mineral leads to anemia.

Iron is found in meat, liver, legumes, nuts and green vegetables.
While the iron content in food animals is readily metabolizable, the Iron in plant is not easy to metabolizable, it must be synthesized and this requires vitamin C , which is why you need to eat for exemple spinach accompanied with freshly squeezed lemon juice .

Carrot Orange Lemon Juice

The juice ACE or (AC as I've said before) is a very tasty juice, sweet oranges make it really good to drink.
If you are looking for something similar but more powerful, you can substitute an orange with a lemon.
The lemon has the same content of vitamin C of the orange, but also has other benefits. It works as an anti-inflammatory, blood cleanser and helps both the appetite digestion.
The lemon has limonoids which are compounds that help cobattere skin cancer.
Then the juice is a juice that we get over that good and rich in vitamin C is a powerful tool depuatuvi dek liver and heart.

Ingredients
2 carrots
1 peeled orange
1 peeled lemon

Process
Peel the orange and the lemon, leaving the white skin, then wash the carrots and spin around.


What you drink
The juice is rich in carotenoids (alpha and beta precursor of vitamin A), vitamin C, B vitamins (especially B3 and B5). Among the minerals potassium, phosphorus and calcium.

What are the benefits:
Similar to ACE juice but this juice cleanses the blood, is more effective in protecting the skin from the ravages of time in the sun and pollution, and also improves digestion and helps to avoid the feeling of constipation.

Spinach

Spinach, among vegetables, are the most widespread in the world.
Spinach have a high content of vitamin A and C and also a few of vitamin D, F , PP, and K.

They also have minerals such as iron, copper, potassium, zinc, calcium and phosphorus.Spinach contain water for about 90%,  fibers about 2% and proteins for the 3 % and, to be a vegetable, are it is a lot.

The most important biochemical element is thelutein, a carotenoid that is particularly useful for the eyes and for the vision, it protects the health of the eyes by the onset of age-related degeneration and caterrata. It appears that lutein may , through the blood, accumulate in the retina of the eye apportandone excellent benefits.

The minerals elements in spinach make laxative and tonic, spinach are recommended for those suffering from constipation and indigestion due to its high fiber content.They should be eaten raw because it has been shown that boiled they lose more than 50% of their benefits.It is said that spinach is a rich source of iron, but the oxalic acid in spinach hinders the absorption of iron and calcium.

That is why it is advised to consume spinach with lemon (or vitamin C, which helps to assimilate these salts ) in order to exploit the iron it contains.

A.C.E. Juice or A.C. Juice ?

We all know the ACE juice.

For sure we would have drank it at home or in a bar.

It is called so because it has to be rich in vitamin A and C and E. The packaging of the bottles there is always the picture of carrots and oranges.

So it is obvious that it is a juice made of carrots with oranges.
But to be honest, this juice has only traces of vitamin E.I would call it more juice AC , not ACE .Vitamin E is a vitamin with high antioxidant power, not much different from vitamin A and C.

Vitamin E has other functions, the recommended dose is 10mg daily per day . 100g of carrots will make 0.66mg of vitamin E,100g of oranges make 0.10mg.Then you also understand that vitamin E , a little there either.

Omit the fact that, in order to fully exploit the benefits of these juices should be drunk fresh and not made up, in addition, the commercial juices are rich in sugars added if not even coloring.That's why I raccomed you to prefer the ACE juice made by yourself at home.So I'll post the recipe for the ACE juice .

Pineapple

The pineapple is the fruit of a herbaceous plant native of South AmericaThe pineapple is composed by 85/90 % water and is rich in minerals like potassium, manganese, magnesium, calcium and iron.

It has a low caloric intake ( 45cal per 100g).It contains a good dose of vitamins such as beta-carotene, vitamin B1 and vitamin C.

The pineapple has also organic acids such as citric acid, malic and oxalic acid.

Pineapple contains the bromelain, concentrated in its stem, which is an enzyme that attaches the pineapple of the unique features.
Thanks to the bromelain  pineapple has the ability to facilitate the digestion of proteins, even the most complex.

In practice allows to split the chain of amino acids of which proteins are composed.In addition, bromelain has anti-inflammatory capacity and anticoagulants: it inhibits platelet aggregation and is therefore effective as a blood thinner .

Organic acids have diuretic functions that prevent water retention, so the pineapple is a fruit recommended for those who have poor circulation of blood to combat and prevent cellulite.Thanks to vitamin C , beta-carotene and manganese , pineapple brings benefits to hair and skin. In addition, vitamin C and batacarotene are strong antioxidants to counter the effects of free radicals and protect against disease.

My first time

I had drunk my first Juice more than 12 years ago.I was on a break from work. I went out in front of my office and I went into a bar that now it is a famous ice cream shop.I saw that there was a lady at the counter busy washing carrots .I Sitting, taken in hand at once the menu and I read in the menu: " juice of fresh fruits and vegetables " .
A waitress came to the table to take our orders . " I want to try a Juice," I said with a curious air like a mature guy who had lived all experience that an adventurous life could offer, but that he had never drunk in his life a Juice.

“Which one!” answered the maid. “I don’t know, a good one”.

"I USE the Carrot-Apple ." Said the waitress .

"USE ? ? ! " .

Her :” Yes USE , try it’s good!.”

 

She said use . Because it is true that the centrifuges are good. It quench the thirst during the hot summers and  taste because their flavor. But they do much more. The drink Juice not only because they are good. But because it brings you many benefits. All centrifuges are good , but depending on the ingredients are good for several reasons.

But let's continue with the story .

Her: "I use the apple - carrot it’s very taste and it’s good  for the skin ."

She smiled on me and convinced me. She act like an expert  waitress who knows her job and is sure of what she says to customers, such as those waitress you see in the movies, but this looked you in the eye and smiling at you , she would have been able to make me drink anything  if I had met her in the evening in a club, but luckily I was offering an apple - carrot.

Me: "It goes to the apple - carrot ".

He brought me a glass with a orange-clear colored liquid . It took a couple of sips to finish it , it was fresh and the ice remained on the bottom.

It was very taste. But what made it very special was the feeling of fresh energy that I ran through the body as I finish it.It was late and I had to go back my job .

I asked for the bill, it was "€ 6" !

At that moment I began to feel the bitter aftertaste of the Juice!.

I pay and swallow even the aftertaste .I left very satisfied just  for the discovery of the apple-carrot Juice: I knew and felt that I had done something good for me.

I went back the next day and the maid was gone. I retuned the day after again  , and I never see the waitress again. I want her to imagine like an angel that wanted  show me the way for the salvation of body and soul. She fulfilled his duty and she returned to where she came .However 6 euro per day for a break that lasted 5 minutes, was a bit expensive even if the intention was the salvation of body and soul.

So one day I went in and said,

" How do you make this?! .

" Which one? ," asked the lady at the tour"That apple - carrot. "

"We use a juicer ," she said.

" Yes, I understand. But what are the ingredients. "

They looked at me with an air of amazement. "Well we put flour, eggs, salt ......It  will be made ​​with apples and carrots ... don’t’ you think so!!??  "

"Yes, but how many apples and carrots in proportion to how much " .....She did not give me a straight .

I went into that bar days before acting like a mature guy who had lived all the experiences that an adventurous life could offer, and went out that morning as an adult boy who did not understand anything except that it was time to get good juices.

The following Saturday I brought home my first Juicer. Since then I can't live without a juicer at home.