Kale may lower blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels in diabetics, and reduces the risk of developing kidney stones, lessens the risk of bone fractures and keeps the digestive track healthy, among many other things.  It’s rich in essential vitamins A, C and K, the B-complex group, and the minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus.  Cilantro is high in antioxidants and essential to stabilizing blood pressure, maintaining good vision and limiting neuronal damage in Alzheimer’s patients.  It is high in essential volatile oils borneol, linalool, cineole, cymene, terpineol, dipentene, phellandrene, pinene and terpinolene, as well as numerous antioxidant polyphenolic flavonoids quercetin, kaempferol, rhamnetin and epigenin.  The nutritious herb is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron and magnesium.  Cilantro is an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, and the B-complex group.  Ginger is known for its ability to kill ovarian cancer cells, relieve nausea and vomiting, relieve gastrointestinal distress and protect against colorectal distress.  It contains gingerols, zingerone, potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamins B5 and B6.  The beta-carotene from the carrots helps to fight free radicals and premature skin aging.  Bananas are the only raw fruit that can relieve stomach ulcers.  They help with digestive issues, aid in the absorption of nutrients, and help remove toxins and heavy metals from the body.  For those with heartburn, acid reflux and/or GERD, bananas will help provide relief.  Bananas also help combat depression, relieve anemia, build strong bones, remove dark under-eye circles, help with muscle cramps, relieve PMS symptoms, reduce swelling and regulate blood sugar, among many other things.  They contain high levels of pectin, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A and B6, absorbic acid (vitamin C), tryptopan, antioxidants and fiber.  The overripe bananas used in this recipe are more alkaline-forming than less ripe bananas, which is important to overall good health.  Apples reduce the risk of some cancers, can lessen inflammation in those with joint diseases, are excellent for digestive health, have a positive effect on your colon, and assist in the removal of plaque buildup in blood vessels, which cause heart disease.  The flavonoids in apples are quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B2, along with beta-carotene, the B-complex vitamins and vitamin C.  Small quantities of the minerals potassium, phosphorus, and calcium are also present in apples.  The lemon in this drink helps purify the blood, aids in digestion by strongly supporting liver and bowel function, strengthens blood vessels, clears skin, and helps prevent cancer with 22 anti-cancer compounds.  Lemons are rich in the B-vitamins, as well as vitamins A, C and D, retinol, folate and folic acid.  Minerals found in lemon juice include calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, copper, zinc, manganese and selenium.  Beets contain high amounts of boron, which is directly related to the production of human sex hormones and acts as an aphrodisiac.  The betaine helps treat depression, and beets are also natural stomach acid testers, beneficial to new cell growth during pregnancy and cleanse the body well.  Beets are high in potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, beta-carotene and betacyanine.  Persimmons help prevent tumors, bleeding in the small blood vessels and macular generation in the elderly.  Rich in antioxidants catechins and gallocatechins, as well as carotenoid zea-xanthin, they are a good source of vitamin C, several B-complex vitamins, potassium, manganese, copper and phosphorus.

Water is a transparent fluid which forms the world’s streams, lakes, oceans and rain, and is the major constituent of the fluids of living things. Water is essential for human health, but the proper source and amount varies from person to person and within a person over time. All human cells and systems require water, so it’s essential to keep hydrated.

Kale is a vegetable with green or purple leaves in the wild cabbage family. Kale is a stockpile of nutritional and medicinal qualities. One serving of kale contains a whopping 1180% of the USRDA for Vitamin K. Kale also contains high amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper. Kale has well-studied anti-carcinogenic qualities, is cleansing to the liver, is full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and has been shown beneficial to cardiovascular health.

Coriander, also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Cilantro is a powerful medicinal plant that is high in Vitamin K and contains many phytonutrients. Cilantro has strong antibacterial properties and has been shown effective in fighting Salmonella and Candida Albicans. Eating cilantro raw on a regular basis is a great way to cleanse your liver and digestive system and help maintain beneficial bacteria balance.

The apple tree is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. Apples are high in Vitamin C and fiber, and contain important phytonutrition for regulating blood sugar and preventing cardiovascular disease. Apples have also been studies for their positive effect on respiratory health, including helping with asthma. Your Reading the Smoothie Ingredients Guide Health Benefits and Facts.

Ginger or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. In addition to ginger’s amazing warm flavor, it’s a strong anti-inflammatory and a great digestive tonic. Many people find relief of nausea using ginger – including that produced by morning sickness during pregnancy and by motion sickness.

The beet is the taproot portion of the beet plant, it is several of the cultivated varieties of beet (Beta vulgaris) grown for their edible taproots and their greens. Beets are rich in folate, manganese, potassium, copper, and fiber. Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betalains have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support.

A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. Bananas are very high in potassium, and a good source of fiber, manganese, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Bananas are Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.

Persimmons are the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. Diospyros is in the family Ebenaceae. The most widely cultivated species is the Asian persimmon, Diospyros kaki, of which fuyu is a variety. Fuyu persimmons are a non-astringent variety of these that do not retain tannins when firm, meaning that they have a sweet taste and can be eaten like an apple, or can be left at any stage of ripeness, including the jelly-like stage. Fuyu persimmons contain a fair amount of Vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, potassium and calcium as well as polyphenols and antioxidants. Traditional Chinese medicine considers fuyu persimmons regulators of chi, or vital energy.

The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The juice, pulp, and skin of the fruit are all used in cooking around the world. Though lemons have an acidic, tart taste – they are one of the strongest alkaline-forming foods. Lemon juice is a great way to help balance pH. Lemons are very high in Vitamin C and have a strong antioxidant and antibiotic effect.