tumeric
Turmeric, the peppery, bitter spice that’s a key ingredient to many curries and mustards, is a very strong anti-inflammatory superfood. Its secret weapon - the unique nutrient, curcumin. Curcumin is known as the plant-based Advil. With pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory properties, minus the side effects associated with over-the-counter drugs, it’s the perfect natural remedy for inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis. Additionally, strong detoxifying and cancer preventing benefits are at the forefront when cruciferous vegetables and kale, which are packed with pro-isothiocyanate molecules, team up with turmeric. After all, what is a superfood without its trusty sidekick?
Health Benefits
strong anti-inflammatory properties, cancer fighting benefits, helps regulate insulin levels, supplies cardiovascular benefits, lowers LDL ""bad"" cholesterol, provides cognitive benefits, improves liver function, blood clot support, good for indigestion, relieves bloating and gas, and may help treat inflammatory bowel diseases
Nutrients
Manganese, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, volatile oils, curcumin, vitamin C, and magnesium.
Did you know?
Turmeric has been used by Chinese and Indian cultures as a natural remedy for menstrual problems, toothaches, bruises, and chest pains.
ginger
Ginger has been used for centuries as an effective remedy for alleviating gastrointestinal distress. It’s an excellent intestinal soother and uncomfortable gas eliminator. Ginger has anti-motion-sickness, anti-vomiting, and anti-nausea properties – making it a safe and effective morning sickness “pill.” Not to mention, ginger contains gingerols, which are strong anti-inflammatory compounds that help relieve arthritis and muscular discomfort as well as protect against colorectal cancer. So, move over Dramamine, ‘cause ginger’s in the house!
Health Benefits
helps with nausea, motion sickness, reduces inflammation, immune booster, alleviates gastrointestinal distress
Nutrients
Gingerol, fiber, and traces of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese.
Did you know?
Ginger is actually not technically a root, it's a rhizome. A rhizome is a thick, horizontal and underground stem that often has roots and shoots sprouting from its nodes.
celery
Simply put, celery is a win-win vegetable. As legend has it, you burn more calories chewing and digesting celery than you get from consuming it. Celery has alkalizing, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and anti-anxiety properties. Specifically, pectin-based polysaccharides found in celery, like apiuman, are believed to protect the digestive tract by regulating inflammation, improving the integrity of the stomach lining, reducing the risk of gastric ulcers, and increasing the natural control of digestive enzyme secretion. With its low-calorie, gut-settling, and anti-anxiety properties, it sounds like celery might be the perfect thing to snack on before that hot date. (Plus, according to a Glamour UK article, it also boosts men's lady-attracting pheromone levels, but we haven't seen the evidence yet.)
Health Benefits
diuretic properties that help flush out toxins, alkalizing and anti-cancer properties, helps lower cholesterol, aids in weight loss, anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety benefits, helps balance body temperature, supports colon health, digestive tract support and colon health, helps keep calcium in bones and activates osteocalcin (bone health)
Nutrients
vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, potassium, molybdenum, fiber, vitamin C, manganese, calcium, vitamin B2, tryptophan, magnesium, vitamin B5, pectin-based polysaccharides, and rich in phytonutrient antioxidants (phenolic acids, flavones, flavonols, dihydrostilbenoids, phytosterols, and furanocoumarins).
Did you know?
Some research found that celery may help protect the digestive tract and liver from oxidative stress following the consumption of acrylamide, a toxic-carcinogenic substance that forms after the heating/frying process of high starch foods like potatoes.
Carrots
Thought to be first cultivated in Afghanistan, the tried and true carrot has won over hearts around the world. In fact, the carrot is so highly regarded that scientists named the main nutrients within carrots, carotenoids. And believe it or not, carrots are not only orange in color; you can also find purple, yellow, white, and red carrots! These different colors are the result of varying levels of the different carotenoids found within them. Regardless of the color, however, there's no doubt, all carrots are rich sources of important nutrients, and one of the best sources of vision protecting Vitamin A. Lean on carrots for their anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and detoxifying benefits as well.
Health Benefits
lots of vision support, immune boosting benefits, anti-cancer benefits, liver cleansing properties, helps create strong bones, anti-aging benefits, skin enhancing benefits, cardiovascular benefits, aids in weight loss, and conditions skin, hair, and nails
Nutrients
vitamin A, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids; vitamin K, fiber, lutein, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and copper.
Did you know?
The largest known carrot on record measured over 19 feet long! (Guinness Book of World Records)
beets
First cultivated as an edible root by the Romans, the nitrate-rich beet (particularly its juice) is exactly what you need when you are feeling stressed and exhausted. The nitrates increase nitric oxide in your body, opening and relaxing your blood vessels so that oxygen-rich blood can flow throughout your body more effectively. In addition to being the perfect way to naturally prep your body for a workout, the tryptophan and betaine found in beets can also help you relax and feel good during cool-down. Due to their ability to aid during extreme physical exertion, beets very well could have been the secret behind the Roman Empire’s unparalleled success, and potentially the cause of its downfall after warring tribes spread beets throughout Europe thus increasing their own physical prowess - but that's just speculation.
Health Benefits
helps improve circulation, supports healthy blood pressure levels, promotes cardiovascular health, improves stamina, and enhances endurance, mood balancer
Nutrients
Folate, manganese, potassium, fiber, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, copper, tryptophan, betaine, and phosphorus.
Did you know?
Beet juice has been used as a natural red dye for centuries. Specifically, it’s been used to dye fabrics and even hair since the 16th century!
radish
The naturally zingy, peppery, water-dense radish gives the perfect bite to our cold-pressed Fiesta. Although it’s not a veggie you’d normally think of eating, it’s one you should start considering! These root veggies are filled with some of the best skin-healing nutrients including vitamin C, zinc, and B-complex vitamins. They not only help radiate the skin, but also help hydrate and disinfect, which ultimately rejuvenates dry skin, heals rashes, and prevents wrinkles. But that’s not all…radishes also have the unique property of removing bilirubin buildup, which consequently helps reduce jaundice. Not to mention, it’s also a natural decongestant, excess-body-heat reducer, and strong kidney cleanser. So, why not ratify the radish? They are totally and absolutely… rad! Try our cold-pressed Fiesta and reap these benefits!
Health Benefits
naturally cooling, clears sinuses/natural decongestant, soothes sore throats, aids in healthy digestion, immune booster, combats free radicals and other toxins, anti-cancer properties, water retention and digestion support, strong detoxifiers, natural diuretic, cleanses kidneys, aids in weight loss, protection from ulcers and infections if eaten regularly, promotes healthy skin, prevents UTI, cardiovascular support
Nutrients
Fiber, vitamin C, folate, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, some omega-3 and omega-6, and glucosinolates.
Did you know?
Radishes are natural, body coolers that can lower excess body heat, which is surprising since the radish flavor is usually associated with a peppery, spicy bite.
Maca Powder
Maca powder is a “magical” superfood and brain-food that helps our bodies adapt to outside stressors and makes us resilient to disease! That’s right, we said it, magical, but don’t take our word for it, try it for yourself. It’s a root veggie that helps heal our adrenal glands, boost our energy, enhance endurance and stamina, and improve age-related memory loss. But that’s not all... the all-and-powerful maca also contributes to our overall well-being by relieving our hormone imbalances and nourishing and calming our nerves with nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, including B12. With all these magical powers, it’s surprising that maca is not more widely used, especially before a nerve-racking speech or presentation to calm nerves and improve memory! Why not make it your go-to, anti-stress, speech “drug?” Take it from a Fruitive FreshTech who once voiced… “I love maca! It causes me to feel awesome and gives me the sense that everyone else thinks I’m awesome too!”
Health Benefits
disease fighter, adrenal gland benefits, cognitive support (brain-food), help with hormone imbalances, boost energy, calms nerves, strong detoxifier, helps with conjugation and elimination of toxins, may enhance fertility
Nutrients
Vitamin C, copper, iron, vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B12, essential fatty acids, fiber, essential amino acids, and glucosinolates.
Did you know?
Maca used to be prescribed to Inca warriors to build their strength and endurance for battles. Maca powder has also been used to enhance fertility in both humans and animals.