Just Add Aronia Berries! Top Health Benefits, Nutritional Info, Recipes and Interesting Facts about the Choke Berry (aka Aronia Berry)

 
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Just Add Aronia Berries! Commonly found wild in swamp and woodland areas, the aronia berry or ‘chokeberries’ pack a powerful range of antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. The aronia berries are gaining ground on the more popular açaí berry from the Amazon and the elderberry from Europe and is poised to hit the world class super berry spotlight soon. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Aronia Berry Infographic:

 

Just Add Good Stuff Aronia Berry Infographic detailing the health benefits in a visual way

 

TOP 10 Health Benefits of Aronia Berries as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Aronia Infographic:

  1. aronia berry is high in anthocyanins (antimutagenic & anti-cancer agents)
  2. rich in antioxidants that protect cells & are anti-inflamatory
  3. chokeberries slow the aging process to keep us healthy & young
  4. aronia reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and stress
  5. anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-diabetic compounds
  6. choke berry fights bladder, breast, colon, lung, ovaries and skin cancers
  7. aronia berries help maintain robust intestinal and digestive health
  8. chokeberry helps fight Crohn’s disease, PMS, herpes and inhibits HIV
  9. contains caffeic acid, delphinidin, epicatechin and malvidin
  10. prelim studies show aronia slowing growth of glioblastoma

 

Aronia/Chokeberry Nutrition Facts as described on our Choke Berry Infographic

  • Serving Size = 1 cup
  • Calories = 83
  • Calories from Fat = 4 g
  • Total Fat = 0.48 g
  • Cholesterol = 0 mg
  • Sodium = 1 mg
  • Potassium = 112 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate = 21.01 g
  • Dietary Fiber = 3.5 g
  • Sugars = 14.44 g
  • Protein = 1.07 g
  • Vitamin A = 2% RDI
  • Vitamin C = 24% RDI
  • Calcium = 1% RDI
  • Iron = 2% RDI

 

Healthy Aronia Berry Recipes on our Chokeberries Infographic

  1. Aronia Berry/Acai Berry dessert balls
  2. Mixed Berry Flax & Hemp bread
  3. Aronia Berry Quinoa muffins

* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

Things You May Not Know About Aronia Berries/Chokeberries as described on our Just Add Good Stuff Infographic

  • Naturally PEST-RESISTANT & doesn’t require agricultural toxins!
  • Greater ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS than cranberry, goji blueberry, cherry, pomegranate & mangosteen
  • Native of eastern North America in swampy woodland areas
  • Comes in 3 COLORS: red, purple and black-purple
  • It’s now cultivated in North America, Europe and even Russia
  • Also used as attractive ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
  • Aronia can be used to make wine, jam, syrup, juice, and tea
  • Aronia juice is astringent, not sweet
  • Initial research has linked aronia to reducing risk of cancers, cardiovascular disease, chronic & eye inflammation, liver failure

 

The Just Add Good Stuff Aronia Berries infographic (we also call it our Chokeberry infograph) talks about general facts and nutritional details. For more info about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals. It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness. The Aronia infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of Aronia/Choke Berry which would affect our Top 10 Aronia Berry health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of Chokeberries in various dishes, so our recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about aronia in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Aronia Infographic.

The information on this infographic is for informational purposes only.
It is not intended to nor should it be a substitute for advice, consultation or visits to your health care provider.
‘Nutrition Facts’ provided by FatSecret.com and verified by Just Add Good Stuff.

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Just Add Kale! Kale Infographic describing the Top Health Benefits of Kale, Types of Kale, Nutritional Info, Interesting Facts and Kale Recipes!

 
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Just Add Kale! Kale is one of the best superfoods & is a dark green leafy nutritional vegetable related to the cabbage. Kale is rich in vitamins, trace minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Everywhere you turn, kale is a vital vegetable, rich in nutrients, health benefits and delicous flavor! Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Kale Infographic:

 

Just Add Good Stuff Kale Infographic detailing the health benefits in a visual way

 

TOP 10 Health Benefits of Kale as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Kale Infographic:

  1. kale is low in calories, zero fat and very high in fiber!
  2. high in powerful antioxidants which prevent cancer
  3. kale is rich in vitamin K for normal bone health & blood clotting
  4. great anti-inflammatory agent with lots of omega-3’s
  5. high in iron essential in oxygen transport and cell growth
  6. kale is rich in vitamin A which aids in vision and skin health
  7. great for cardiovascular support & lowers cholesterol
  8. kale is high in calcium essential in preventing osteoporosis
  9. rich in vitamin C which boosts immune & metabolic function
  10. kale contains fiber and sulfur which detoxify your body

 

Kale Nutrition Facts as described on our Kale Infographic

  • Serving Size = 1 cup chopped
  • Calories = 34
  • Calories from Fat = 4 g
  • Total Fat = 0.47 g
  • Cholesterol = 0 mg
  • Sodium = 29 mg
  • Potassium = 299 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate = 6.71 g
  • Dietary Fiber = 1.3 g
  • Sugars = 0 g
  • Protein = 2.21 g
  • Vitamin A = 206% RDI
  • Vitamin C = 134% RDI
  • Calcium = 9% RDI
  • Iron = 6% RDI

 

Healthy Kale Recipes on our Kale Infographic

  1. Spicy Baked Kale Chips snack
  2. Kale & Veggie Quinoa main dish
  3. Kale, Spinach and Arugula salad mix

* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

Things You May Not Know About Kale as described on our Kale Infographic

  • Per calorie, kale has more calcium than any milk you can buy!
  • Per calorie, kale also has 10x more Vitamin C when compare with spinach
  • Also per calorie, kale has more iron than beef of any kind!
  • Often referred to as a ‘nutritional powerhouse’
  • 1 cup of kale has 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids!
  • Kale is a winter veggie, although available year round
  • Types include curly leaved, plain leaved, rape kale and Tuscan
  • Comes in green & purple varieties – mix it up!
  • Steaming enhances bile acid sequestrants which lower cholesterol

 

The Just Add Good Stuff Kale infographic (we also call it our Kale infograph) talks about general facts and nutritional details. For more info about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals. It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness. The Kale infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of Kale which would affect our Top 10 Kale health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of Kale in various dishes, so our recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about Kale in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Kale Infographic.

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It is not intended to nor should it be a substitute for advice, consultation or visits to your health care provider.
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LEMON INFOGRAPHIC > Just Add Lemons … Top 10 Health Benefits of Lemons, Interesting Facts/Figures, Lemon Recipes and Nutritional Value

The Just Add Good Stuff INFOGRAPHIC SERIES continues with our Lemon Infographic. These truly unique health food infographics (or infograms) that we design provide you with interesting facts and things about the best fruits, whole foods and vegetables in addition to general health details. From weird and wacky facts to nutrition information per serving, these infographics is a starting point to help you kick start a more happy and healthy lifestyle. We hope you enjoy them!

 

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Just Add Lemons! Lemons are well known for their sharp and acidic, bitter but zingy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C and low in sugar. They go well with sweet and savoury dishes and all parts of the lemon can be eaten, juiced, dried and used. Not only that, but lemons aid in the proper function of our digestive, immune and circulatory systems in addition to balancing our body’s pH. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Lemon Infographic:

 

Just Add Good Stuff Lemon Infographic detailing the health benefits in a visual way

 

TOP 10 Health Benefits of Lemons as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Lemon Infographic:

  1. maintains our pH balance (they are alkaline in our bodies)
  2. lemons are high in vitamin C & potassium which boost our immune system
  3. stimulates our gastrointestinal tract and the peristalsis
  4. lemon juice clears skin, no matter your skin type by removing toxins
  5. act as a natural, non-evasive, non-threatening diuretic
  6. lemons homeopathically freshens breath & cures mouth sores
  7. helps keep our skin healthy, moisturized and glowing
  8. lemons are very high in pectin fiber which aids in weight loss
  9. rich in proteins, magnesium, calcium, fiber, flavanoids
  10. lemon hydrates our lymph system, alleviates constipation & stress

 

Lemon Nutrition Facts as described on our Lemons Infographic

  • Serving Size = 1 fruit (2 1/8″ diameter)
  • Calories = 17
  • Calories from Fat = 2
  • Total Fat = 0.17 g
  • Cholesterol = 0 mg
  • Sodium = 1 mg
  • Potassium = 80 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate = 5.41 g
  • Dietary Fiber =1.6 g
  • Sugars = 1.45 g
  • Protein = 0.64 g
  • Vitamin A = 0% RDI
  • Vitamin C = 51% RDI
  • Calcium = 2% RDI
  • Iron = 2% RDI

 

Healthy Lemon Recipes on our Lemon Infographic

  1. Good Morning Lemon Berry water
  2. Lemon Coconut Quinoa Hemp main dish
  3. Green Lemon Infused smoothie

* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

Things You May Not Know About Lemons as described on our Lemon Infographic

  • 1 WHOLE lemon contains a day’s supply of a vitamin C, but the JUICE only contains 1/3 of the recommended daily intake
  • Lemons are GREEN and turn YELLOW due to temperature, not ripeness (just don’t buy brown ones)
  • The CITRIC ACID in lemons prevent oxidation of fresh raw foods
  • Lemons are a natural & versatile household cleaner
  • Roll a room-temperature lemon under your palm for max juice
  • BOTTLED lemon juice aren’t as good as fresh organics
  • Lemons came from Southern India, Northern Burma, and China
  • The lemon tree is considered an evergreen
  • The Meyer lemon is a cross between a lemon & an orange or mandarin

 

The Just Add Good Stuff lemon infographic (we also call it our lemon infograph) talks about general lemon facts and nutritional details. For more info about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals. It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness. The lemon infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of lemon which would affect our Top 10 lemon health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of lemon in various dishes, so our recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about lemons in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Lemon Infographic.

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WHEATGRASS Infographic > Just Add Wheatgrass… Here’s a look at wheat grass nutrition

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Just Add Wheatgrass! Wheatgrass (or wheat grass) is one of the best superfoods available! Wheatgrass is a powerful health food supplement that is packed with highly concentrated chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and enzymes. Because wheatgrass is a complete food that contains 98 of the 102 earth elements, it is often called a ‘superfood’. Here is our Wheatgrass Infographic that outlines the Top 10 health benefits of wheatgrass, wheatgrass nutrition information, wheatgrass recipes and some interesting facts about wheatgrass in general. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Wheatgrass Infographic:

 

Just Add Wheatgrass Infographic detailing the top 10 wheatgrass health benefits, interesting figures and facts about wheat grass and exciting new wheatgrass recipes that you can add to your nutrition diet

 

TOP 10 Health Benefits of Wheatgrass as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Wheatgrass Infographic:

  1. one of the best natural sources of living chlorophyll
  2. activates white blood cells to boost your immune system
  3. reduces high blood pressure and alleviates stress
  4. contains beta-carotene which detoxifies the body
  5. wheatgrass is high in vitamins A, B-Complex, C, E and K
  6. helps prevent tooth decay and improves digestion
  7. no known side effects and very few allergies
  8. restores alkalinity to the blood and circulatory system
  9. heals cuts and bruises when applied topically
  10. contains powerful anti-aging properties

 

Wheatgrass Nutrition Facts as described on our Wheat Grass Infographic

  • Serving Size = 1 tbsp (8 g)
  • Calories = 35
  • Calories from Fat = 0
  • Total Fat = 0 g
  • Cholesterol = 0 mg
  • Sodium = 2 mg
  • Potassium = 230 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate = 4 g
  • Dietary Fiber =2 g
  • Sugars = 0 g
  • Protein = 2 g
  • Vitamin A = 80% RDI
  • Vitamin C = 30% RDI
  • Calcium = 4% RDI
  • Iron = 10% RDI

 

Healthy Wheatgrass Recipes on our Wheatgrass Infographic

  1. Green Monster smoothie
  2. Single Wheatgrass shot
  3. Avocado/Dill Wheatgrass spread/dip

* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

Things You May Not Know About Wheatgrass as described on our Wheatgrass Infographic

  • One ounce (shot) contains 103 vitamins, minerals and amino acids
  • One ounce contains roughly the same nutritional value as 2.5 pounds of fresh green vegetables
  • You can buy wheatgrass growing kits and harvest your own!
  • Keeps hair from graying and returns its lustre
  • Wheatgrass detoxifies the liver, circulatory & digestive systems
  • Used as an excellent skin cleanser and moisterizer
  • Used to treat cuts, rashes, burns, scrapes bites, poisin ivy, tumours
  • Also used to treat sore throats and mouth sores
  • Wheatgrass sweetens your breath and treats bad morning breath

 

The Just Add Good Stuff wheatgrass infographic (we also call it a wheat grass infograph) talks about general wheatgrass facts and nutrient information. For more details about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals. It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness. The wheatgrass infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of wheat grass which would affect our Top 10 wheatgrass health benefits on the Wheatgrass Infographic. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of wheat grass in various dishes, so our wheatgrass recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about wheatgrass in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Wheatgrass Infographic.

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