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Details about each ingredient including their nutritional value can be found below:
Kale
King of the “SuperFoods” containing health-promoting phytochemicals, sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol that appear to protect against prostate and colon cancers. Di-indolyl-methane, a metabolite of indole-3-carbinol is an effective immune modulator, anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent.
Borecole is very rich source of β-carotene, lutein and zea-xanthin. These flavonoids have strong anti-oxidant and anti-cancer activities. Zea-xanthin, an important dietary carotenoid, is selectively absorbed into the retinal macula lutea in the eyes where it is thought to provide antioxidant and protective light-filtering functions. Thus, it helps prevent retinal detachment and offer protection against “age-related macular degeneration related macular degeneration disease.
Very rich in vitamin A; required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and is essential for vision. Known to offer protection against lung and oral cavity cancers. Rich in vitamin-K; potential role in bone health by promoting osteotrophic (bone formation and strengthening) activity. Adequate vitamin-K levels in the diet help limiting neuronal damage in the brain; thus, has established role in the treatment of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
| Kale (Brassica oleracea. Acephala group), fresh, raw leaves Nutrition value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient database) | ||
| Principle | Nutrient Value | % of RDA |
| Energy | 50 Kcal | 2.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.01 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.30 g | 6% |
| Total Fat | 0.70 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 29 μg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1.000 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.091 mg | 1.5% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.271 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin | 0.130 mg | 10% |
| Thiamin | 0.110 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 15376 IU | 512% |
| Vitamin C | 120 mg | 200% |
| Vitamin K | 817 μg | 681% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 43 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 447 mg | 9.5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 135 mg | 13.5% |
| Copper | 0.290 mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.70 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8.5% |
| Manganese | 0.774 mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.9 μg | 1.5% |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg | 4% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-β | 9226 μg | — |
| Crypto-xanthin-β | 0 μg | — |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 39550 μg | — |
Apples
This wonderful fruit is packed with rich phyto-nutrients that in the true senses indispensable for optimal health. The antioxidants in apple have much health promoting and disease prevention properties; thus truly justifying the adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
Studies suggest that its components are essential for normal growth, development and overall well-being.
| Apple fruit (Malus domestica), Fresh Nutritive value per 100 g, ORAC value-5900 (Source: USDA National Nutrient database) | ||
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Energy | 50 Kcal | 2.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.81 g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.26 g | 0.5% |
| Total Fat | 0.17 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.40 g | 6% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 3 μg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.091 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 mg | 1% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 54 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 μg | 2% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 11 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-β | 27 μg | — |
| Crypto-xanthin-β | 11 μg | — |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 29 μg | — |
Cucumber
Helps reduce constipation, and offer some protection against colon cancers by eliminating toxic compounds from the gut.
Excellent good source of potassium, an important intracellular electrolyte. Potassium is a heart friendly electrolyte helps bring a reduction in total blood pressure and heart rates by countering effects of sodium.
Containing unique anti-oxidants in moderate ratios such as β-carotene and α-carotene, vitamin-C, vitamin-A, zea-xanthin and lutein. These compounds help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.
| Cucumber (Cucumis sativus), raw Nutritive value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient database) | ||
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Energy | 15 Kcal | <1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.63 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.65 g | 1% |
| Total Fat | 0.11 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 7 μg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.098 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 mg | 5% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.040 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 105 IU | 3.5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 4.5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4 μg | 13.6% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1.6% |
| Iron | 0.28 mg | 3.5% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.079 mg | 3.5% |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | ||
| Zinc | 0.20 mg | 2% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-β | 45 μg | — |
| Crypto-xanthin-β | 26 μg | — |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 23 μg | — |
Celery
Packed with non-soluble fiber which when combined with other weight loss regimens may help to reduce body weight and blood cholesterol levels.
A rich source of flavonoid antioxidants such as zea-xanthin, lutein, and beta-carotene, which have anti-oxidant, cancer protective and immune-boosting functions.
A source of vitamin-A, which along with beta-carotene, is a natural flavonoid antioxidant. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin, and for eye-sight. Consumption of flavonoids helps the body to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.
The herb is also rich in many vital vitamins, including folic acid (provides 9% of RDA), riboflavin, niacin and vitamin-C, which are essential for optimum metabolism.
| Celery, (Apium graveolens), Fresh Nutrient value per 100 g (Source: USDA National Nutrient database) | ||
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Energy | 16 Kcal | <1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 5.5% |
| Protein | 3.46 g | 6% |
| Total Fat | 1.12 g | 4.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.10 g | 5.5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 36 μg | 9% |
| Niacin | 0.320 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 mg | 5% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 449 IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | ||
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 80 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 260 mg | 5.5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.35 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.20 mg | 2.5% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.103 mg | 4.5% |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-β | 270 μg | — |
| Crypto-xanthin-β | 0 μg | — |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 283 μg | — |
Lemon
Packed with numerous health benefiting nutrients. Citric acid, which is a natural preservative and aids digestion, is present up to 8% in its juice. Studies have found that citric acid also dissolve kidney stones.
An excellent source of ascorbic acid (provides about 88% of DRI). Ascorbic acid or vitamin-C is a powerful water soluble natural anti-oxidant. This vitamin is helpful in preventing scurvy and helps the human body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the blood.
Contains phytochemicals. Hesperetin, naringin, and naringenin are flavonoid glycosides commonly found in citrus fruits. Naringenin is found to have a bio-active effect on human health as antioxidant, free radical scavenger, anti-inflammatory, and immune system modulator.
| Lemon (Citrus limon), fresh, without peel Nutrition Value per 100 g (Source: USDA National Nutrient database) | ||
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Energy | 29 Kcal | 1.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.32 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.10 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.30 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.80 g | 7% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 11 μg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.100 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.190 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.080 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin | 0.020 mg | 1.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.040 mg | 3.5% |
| Vitamin C | 53 mg | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 22 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 26 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 37 μg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.60 mg | 7.5% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.030 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.06 mg | 0.5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-β | 3 μg | — |
| Carotene-α | 1 μg | — |
| Crypto-xanthin-β | 20 μg | — |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 11 μg | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
Ginger
Contains anti-inflammatory, carminative, anti-flatulent, and anti-microbial properties.
Contains health benefiting essential oils such as gingerol, zingerone, shogaol, farnesene, and small amounts of β-phelladrene, cineol, and citral.
Gingerols help improve the intestinal motility and have been anti-inflammatory, painkiller (analgesic), nerve soothing, anti-pyretic as well as anti-bacterial properties.
Zingerone, a chemical compound which gives pungent character to the ginger root, is effective against E.coli induced diarrhea.
| Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), Fresh, Nutrient value per 100 g (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base) | ||
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Energy | 80 Kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.77 g | 13.5% |
| Protein | 1.82 g | 3% |
| Total Fat | 0.75 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 11 μg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.750 mg | 4.5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.203 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.160 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 1.5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 9% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1.6% |
| Copper | 0.226 mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.60 mg | 7.5% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.229 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 34 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 3% |
