SPRING INGREDIENTS
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

Mint
Protein, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.
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Kale
Vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, and copper; a very good source of vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin B2; and a good source of iron, magnesium vitamin B1, omega-3 fats, phosphorus, protein, folate, and vitamin B3.
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Purple Carrot
The antioxidant power of lycopene fights against toxins, helps prevent cancer, helps to alleviate neuropathic pain, is good for your brain, and helps to improve heart health. Purple carrots are rich in anthocyanins, the antioxidant compounds that give blueberries their distinctive color and superfood health benefits.
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Baby Spinach
Vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium and vitamin C. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, protein and choline.
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Pear
Fiber. Pears are rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids, and dietary fiber. Treating diverticulosis. Diverticulitis is when bulging sacs in the lining of the large intestine become infected or inflamed. Weight loss. Cardiovascular disease and cholesterol. Diabetes. Digestion. Detox. Fighting free radicals.
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Flat Leaf Parsley
Vitamin K and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A, folate and iron. Parsley's volatile oil components include myristicin, limonene, eugenol and alpha-thujene. Its flavonoids include apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol and luteolin.
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Celery
Celery is a good source of vitamins A, C and K (important for helping your blood to clot). It also contains minerals such as potassium (which helps to regulate blood pressure) and manganese (involved in the regulation of brain and nerve function). Celery contains dietary fibre and folate.
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Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are rich in healthy fats and essential fatty acids. They are also a great protein source and contain high amounts of vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc.
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Lemon
As an antioxidant, vitamin C also protects cells from oxidative damage. Plus, getting enough vitamin C helps the immune system keep colds and flu at bay. Drinking lemon water daily ensures your body gets a sizeable amount of vitamin C daily.
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Sunflower Kernels
Sunflower seeds (or kernels) are an excellent source of vitamin E and a very good source of copper and vitamin B1. In addition, sunflower seeds are a good source of manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate and niacin.
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Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass provides a concentrated amount of nutrients, including iron, calcium, magnesium, amino acids, chlorophyll, and vitamins A, C and E. Wheatgrass fans say that its rich nutrient content boosts immunity, kills harmful bacteria in the digestive system, and rids the body of wastes.
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Ginger
Boasts anti-nausea, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant compounds. Commonly used to treat various types of "stomach problems" including motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and nausea.
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References: Medical News Today; Wholefoods Org; BBC Good Foods; Live Science.











