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Juicing for Alzheimerās Prevention
Juicing for Alzheimerās Prevention
Itās no secret that diet plays an importantĀ role in brain health. If it seems time-consuming to prepare healthy foods forĀ the senior you are caring for, there is a fast and easy way to serve them nutrient-rich foods.Ā
Not only will consuming fruits and vegetables provide seniors with nutrition, these are also foods that could help prevent Alzheimerās disease and other types of dementia.Ā Juicing is an easy and delicious way to serve up a senior with a nutritious and brain-boosting meal.
Juicing to Prevent Alzheimerās
A 2006 study from Vanderbilt University found that drinking fruit and vegetable juices more than three times a week can cut theĀ risk of developing Alzheimerās by 76%. Ā Many fruit and vegetable juices contain polyphenols, which is a chemical found in foods with antioxidants. These super foods have the power to interrupt the process in the brain that leads to Alzheimerās and offers some protection against the neurodegenerative disease.
Juicing is a fairly easy process and starts with a simple trip to the grocery store. Here are some brain-boosting super foods that are juiceable:Ā
- Beets
- Pineapple
- Apples
- Carrots
- Lemon
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Cabbage
- Kale
- Pears
- Cherries
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Grapefruit
- Kiwis
- Oranges
Juicing Recipes For Brain Health
The following juice recipes are packed with brain-boosting foods that neutralize free-radical damage and can help prevent Alzheimerās:
The Brain Booster Juice
Ingredients:
- 3Ā medium sizedĀ carrots (unpeeled), cut into pieces
- 1Ā medium sizedĀ apple (unpeeled), cored and cut into pieces
- 6 to 8Ā spinach (palak) leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2Ā medium sizedĀ beetroot (unpeeled), cut into pieces
- Crushed iceĀ to serve
Directions:
- Blend all ingredients using water until smooth.
- Strain the juice using a strainer or a cheesecloth.
- Add some crushed ice in 2 glasses and pour the juice over it.
- Serve immediately.
Learn more about The Brain Booster.Ā
The Mood Booster Juice
Ingredients:
- 3 ribs celery
- 1/2 small beet
- 1 cup blueberries
Directions:Ā
- Put all ingredients in juicer and blend until smooth.
- Strain juice and serve chilled.
Learn more about The Mood Booster.
Super Raw Brain JuiceĀ 
Ingredients:
- Ā¾ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
- 2 tsp ground flaxseed
- Ā¾ frozen banana
- 4 or 5 ice cubes
- 1 tsp stevia or coconut sugar, or other sweetener of your choice
- 1Ā½ glasses cold water
Directions:
- Put all ingredients in blender and blend on high.
- Serve chilled.
Learn more about Super Raw Brain Juice.
