Welcome to the first week of the challenge! ” JUICE OF THE WEEK”
” Kabonnagreen Watercress-fest! ( watercress makes me feel the bess..t) ”
Kabonnagreen Watercress-fest! ( watercress makes me feel the bess..t)
1 Golden Delicious Apple
1 Braeburn Apple
1 watercress plant ( green leafs and stems.. no roots)
4 Baby Carrots
1 Whole organic lime ( peel and all)
My highlighted ingredient for this week is watercress!
Here is a blog i wrote before to tell you way watercress rocks!
Pregnancy and watercress!
1. The stress warrior –
Oxidative stress is the scientific way to explain how many damaging free radicals are in created in our bodies, causing damage to cells and organs. Awesome all the vitamins found in watercress, battle against these so they cannot cause damage. Yes! Which is awesome for those who are preggers. Because a woman’s body is going through a lot of changes and stress which raise the oxidative stress levels. So lucky to combat this you have your watercress shield!! Yahoo!!!
2. Beautiful Healthy Eyes!
I am in my 2nd trimester and baby is starting develop their beautiful eyes. watercress helps develop healthy eyes and killer night vision. Also this not only goes for baby but for me too, yay! I can leave my night goggles at home.. boo ya!
3. More Energy and mood elevators
B vitamins found in watercress are most famous for their role in energy production and helping you feel ohh so good! Which pregnant or not everyone needs more energy and be in a great mood.. 🙂
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Kabonna Green 