Pineapples are high in vitamin C, manganese, thiamin, bromelain, vitamins B1 and B6, and copper.  They help maintain strong bones and healthy tissues, fight against heart disease and joint pain, facilitate healthy digestion and are anti-inflammatory agents.  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 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.  Cayenne contains health benefiting alkaloid compound capsaicin and is the richest source of vitamin A among all the spices.  It possesses antioxidant flavonoids such as carotenes, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin, and very high levels of the essential minerals iron, copper, zinc, potassium, manganese, magnesium and selenium.  Fennel may protect the liver from toxic chemical injury, helps keep the colon healthy, and may reduce inflammation, while preventing cancer.  A good source of fiber, it’s high in vitamin C, the B-complex vitamins, molybdenum, potassium, copper, calcium, phosphorous and magnesium.  Turmeric fits the true definition of nature’s medicine.  The yellow pigment of turmeric’s skin, curcumin, has shown anti-inflammatory effects comparable to the potent drugs hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone as well as over-the-counter anti-inflammatory concoctions like Motrin.  Except curcumin doesn’t have the disastrous side effects of OTC medication.  Turmeric may also be an effective, safe treatment for Crohn’s disease, relieve arthritis, reverse cystic fibrosis symptoms, inhibit cell cancer growth and metasteses, and reduce childhood Leukemia, among so many other things.  It’s high in manganese, iron and B6, and a good source of copper and potassium.  Sunflower sprouts are a complete source of plant-based protein and have 100 times the enzymes of full-grown greens.  They are excellent for pregnant women, promote slow aging and are essential for a healthy gut.  Sunflower sprouts are high in the B-complex vitamins, and vitamins C and E.  They are also a good source of vitamins A, D and E, calcium, copper, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium and zinc.

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.

 

Fennel is a flowering plant species in the celery family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae. It is the sole species in the genus Foeniculum. The bulb, stalks, and fronds of the plant are all used in cooking. Fennel has a decent amount of fiber and also contains Vitamin C, potassium, molybdenum, manganese, and copper. Fennel contains a unique combination of phytonutrients, including the flavonoids rutin, quercitin, and various kaempferol glycosides, that give it strong antioxidant activity. Fennel is good for the cardiovascular system and the colon, as well as a strong supporter of the immune system.

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 pineapple is a tropical plant in the Bromeliaceae family with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries. Pineapples contain ample amounts of Vitamin C, Manganese, and Copper. Bromelain is a complex mixture of substances that can be extracted from the stem and core fruit of the pineapple. There are dozens of known substances within Bromelain that have powerful medicinal effects, including enzymes crucial to digestion of protein.

 

Sunflower sprouts usually refer to soaking hulled sunflower seeds overnight, whereas the greens take about a week to grow, and must be grown with unhulled sunflower seeds. Sunflower sprouts contain concentrated nutrition and calories – and are a dense source of energy. They are high in calcium and iron. Sunflower sprouts are good for maintaining a correct balance of fatty acids and good for the cardiovascular system.

 

The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconut water is actually the juice in the endosperm of young, tender coconuts. Its water is consumed worldwide for its nutritious and health benefiting properties. The water is obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut. Inside, it’s clear liquid is sweet, and sterile and composed of unique chemicals such as sugars, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids, cytokine, and phyto-hormones. Coconut water helps electrolyte balance and blood sugar regulation.

Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is usually ground into a powder and used as a spice in foods or blended drinks. It has a warm, peppery, bitter flavor and is mostly known for its use in curry. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and has outperformed many pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory drugs in clinical studies. There are countless studies showing the benefits of turmeric in both prevention and treatment of disease, including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and many types of cancer.

The cayenne pepper is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum. Although incredibly hot and spicy even in small amounts, cayenne is packed with nutrition and phytonutrients. Cayenne is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, Iron, Copper, and Potassium. Cayenne also contains plenty of, capsaicin, which has been found to have anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic, and anti-diabetic properties. It’s also been shown to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels.