“It’s cancer.” is a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. Whether you’ve been dealt this card or are trying to keep it out of your hand, take heart that there is so much we can do to help our bodies heal and stay healthy. Making this juice that fights cancer is one of the life-affirming tools you can wield to take good care of yourself.
The Juice: Clear Out Cancer
Makes 24 fl oz
Ingredients
4 Granny Smith Apples
1 Head Bok Choy
2 Romaine Lettuce Leaves
1 Lime
1 Lemongrass Stalk
3″ Thumb of Ginger
Directions
Deseed the apples (optional).
Rinse the bok choy and romaine leaves.
Peel the lime (optional).
Clean the lemongrass stalk.
Run all ingredients through your juicer and enjoy!!!
The Details:
Bok choy is a bounty of potential anti-cancer properties. As a cruciferous vegetable, it’s full of sulfur-containing compounds (glucosinolates and isothiocyanates) which are hypothesized to be the source of its cancer-fighting capabilities.
The anti-inflammatory properties of lettuce may help reduce the risk of cancer by scavaging free radicals that cause oxidative stress. These free radicals damage cellular components, such as cell membranes, proteins, and DNA, which can trigger cancer development and propagation.
Lemongrass contains quercetin, a flavanoid with both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may inhibit cancer cell growth. It also is a source of citral (found in limes, too), which is thought to be a cancer cell cytotoxin.
The polyphenols in apples, particularly the skin (which is why we don’t peel them), are believed to counter inflammation and oxidation stress.
Ginger contains high amounts of the phenolic compound gingerol, thought to be a powerful protector against gastrointestinal cancers (colon, in particular).
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The Juicer: PURE Juicer
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