Top 10 Ingredients for the Best Energy Juice – Inspired Traveler

This article introduces a healthy way to increase your energy by juicing specific combinations of fruits and vegetables. Here are the top 10 nutrients that generate energy, the fruits and vegetables with the highest concentrations of these special nutrients, and some of the best power juice recipes.

Vitamin B12

A deficiency of this vitamin causes anemia, weight loss, decreased muscle control and even

Yellow-blue color blindness. The best natural source of B12 other than meat is spirulina, a dried seaweed. Spirulina even beats meat in protein content! As you’ll see below, spirulina is packed with other energy nutrients, which is why it’s a common ingredient in juice recipes designed to boost energy.

Vitamin B9 (folic acid)

This is an important part of fueling the body. Too little of it leads to sleep disorders and fatigue. The foods with the highest folate content are avocado, blackberries, mango, orange, papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, pomegranate, raspberries, strawberries, artichoke, asparagus, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, French beans, lima beans, okra, parsnips, peas, potatoes, Spinach, Spirulina and Pumpkin – Summer & Winter.

B7 (Biotin)

In addition to providing energy, this vitamin also plays a fundamental role in growth and development. The foods highest in B7 are as follows and note that another excellent way to get B7 is by consuming nuts, especially almonds, hazelnuts,

and peanuts, as just half a cup of peanuts provides more than twice the daily minimum requirement of B7. Biotin-rich fruits and vegetables include avocados, bananas, papayas, carrots, sweet potatoes, and chard.

B5 (pantothenic acid

This vitamin not only gives your body energy, but also reduces stress. Here are the foods with the highest B5 content: avocado, broccoli, blackcurrants, Brussels sprouts, grapefruit, butternut squash, pomegranate, corn, raspberries, green beans, star fruit, mushrooms, watermelon, okra, parsnips, potatoes, squash, spirulina, spaghetti squash , Squash – Summer & Winter and Sweet Potato.

B3 (Niacin)

Niacin not only provides an energizing boost, but also supports the smooth running of the nervous system and digestive processes. The following fruits and vegetables are high in niacin: avocado, mango, nectarine, peach, artichoke, butternut squash, corn, mushrooms, okra, parsnips, peas, potatoes, squash, spirulina, spaghetti squash, winter squash, and sweet potato.

B2 (Riboflavin)

This vitamin is a crucial part in producing blood cells and releasing energy from the food you eat. Riboflavin is also an essential ingredient for the healthy functioning of the nervous system. Here are the vegetables and fruits with the highest B2 content: avocado, banana, grapes, mango, pomegranate, artichoke, asparagus, Chinese cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Chinese broccoli, lima beans, mushrooms, peas, pumpkin, French beans, spirulina, squash – winter, Sweet potato and Swiss chard.

B1 (thiamine)

The main role of this vitamin is to generate energy, especially when the energy comes from carbohydrates. It is also important for the functioning of the nervous system, muscles and heart. These foods are rich in thiamine: avocado, grapes, grapefruit, mango, orange, pineapple, pomegranate, watermelon, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, corn, green beans, lima beans, okra, parsnips, peas, potatoes, spirulina, and sweet potato.

vitamin C

This vitamin boosts the immune system and provides energy, with the added benefit of supporting the absorption of another key component of energy production – iron. These fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin C: grapefruit, kiwi, mango, orange, papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, strawberries, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, green pepper, kale, and Swiss chard.

vitamin E

This is a powerful energy booster as well as an antioxidant that is essential for the healthy functioning of the nervous system and muscles. Foods Highest in Vitamin E: Avocado, butternut squash, blackberries, parsnips, blueberries, potatoes, cranberries, squash, kiwi, spirulina, mango, Swiss chard, nectarine, papaya, peach, pomegranate, and raspberries.

iron

This mineral plays a role in keeping your energy levels high. This is particularly important for women of menstruating age, as deficiency triggers anemia with symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness and lip infections. High levels of iron are not found in vegetables and fruits, but the following products increase the body’s ability to utilize iron: broccoli, cantaloupe, oranges, grapefruit, red and green peppers, Brussels sprouts, grapefruit, strawberries, and potatoes.

Until you find the perfect combination for your energy levels and taste buds, try these wonderful strength-enhancing energy juice recipes that are guaranteed to overwhelm you with vitality and delight your taste buds. For more energy-boosting, weight-loss, anti-aging and disease-fighting recipes, see Ultimate Juicing Recipes in the box to the right.

Jan’s energizer

• 6 carrots – peel only half of the surface
• 2 beet leaves
• 4 stalks of broccoli
• 1 cup cauliflower
• 1 thumb of ginger
• 1 tablespoon spirulina

Power Juice Plus!

• 2 apples, peeled, cored
• 6 carrots
• 1 red pepper
• 1 handful of parsley
• 5 leaves of green leaf lettuce
• 1 tablespoon spirulina

wake up call

• 1 apple, cored, peeled
• 2 oranges, peeled and cut
• 2 pears
• 4 strawberries
• 1 thumb ginger

About the author

Bob is an author Ultimate Juicing Recipes & Tips 5th Edition featuring over 275 disease-fighting recipes based on the latest nutritional discoveries and How to make the best juices and smoothies – 23 essential tips. He has just released Juice Away Illness, a new series of booklets about the healing power of fresh juice to fight depression, insomnia, inflammation, diabetes, prostate problems, thyroid problems, fatigue and more. For daily juicing tips and updates, visit his Facebook page. He and his wife live in Northeast Harbor, ME and they juice every day with special recipes to help keep their breast cancer in remission.