In my research phase, (I am now in my learning phase), I read many, many books and articles about supplements and discovered that one of the secrets of good health is to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables that contain disease fighting chemicals called “phytonutrients.”   Trying to learn about each supplement is impossible and in a way I gave up and decided to just look at the research and that in the end, whatever I decided we should take as a family, must have good science and make good sense. 

That’s how I came across Juice Plus+®.  It had good science behind it and made good sense. Juice Plus is a whole food based supplement! Whole foods, a combination of the healthiest fruits and vegetables, juiced and dried at low temperatures, removing the water, sugar, salt and bulk. These nutritious juice powders are then put into capsules, chewables and gummies!   The independent research on Juice Plus had measured the blood levels and found that disease-fighting phytonutrients go way up after taking Juice Plus+®.  This was a vital discovery since it’s not what’s on the package label that’s important, it’s how much gets into the body.

 

For many years the National Institute of Health, the American Cancer Society, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and every other national health association has emphasized the importance of eating five servings of raw fruits and vegetables every day. The health benefits of this are numerous, including:

· Protection against cancer

· Stronger immune system

· Prevention of chronic illness

· Protection against heart disease

Slows down the effects of aging

These benefits are not only due to vitamins and minerals, but also from the active enzymes, antioxidants, phytonutrients and fiber contained within the raw fruits and vegetables. There are many more potential benefits of these nutrients such as improved intellectual function, better eyesight and increased energy level. In short, our bodies simply function more efficiently.

One very important factor about fruits and vegetables that is often neglected by Americans is that they need to be eaten raw. Heat destroys the enzymes, fiber, and other active nutrients present in raw foods. In order to receive all the benefits of fruits and vegetables we need to eat them fresh and uncooked.

How many of us actually eat five servings of raw fruits and vegetables every day? Most Americans may eat an orange with breakfast and maybe an apple with lunch. We are pretty good at making sure we finish our one or two cooked vegetables at dinnertime. However, virtually all of us fall far short of the quantity of raw fruits and vegetables required to protect us from cancer, chronic disease, infection, high cholesterol and heart disease. Very few of us are receiving the nutrition required to help our bodies run smoothly and efficiently and to maximize our potential for a healthy life.

It is difficult to get adults to consume their share of fruits and vegetables, but trying to coax children, from toddlerhood through the teenage years, to eat enough of them is near impossible. Many parents worry about their two-year-old who barely seems to eat anything at all or the busy teenager on-the-go who doesn't sit down to eat. The active nutrients in fruits and vegetables can maximize the physical and intellectual development of our children as they grow through the school-age years

What is Juice Plus? Juice Plus is more than extra vitamins and minerals. It is actually a whole food supplement. The fruit capsules are made from apples, oranges, pineapples, cranberries, peaches, cherries, papayas, dates and prunes. The vegetable capsules are made from carrots, barley, parsley, beets, kale, broccoli, cabbage, oats, spinach, tomatoes.

JUICE PLUS⁺ INGREDIENTS

ORCHARD BLEND	GARDEN BLEND
APPLES: A good source of boron, which has been shown to increase mental alertness. Helps reduce cholesterol and contains many cancer-fighting phytochemicals.	BEETS: High in folic acid, an antidepressant. Contains iron, calcium, potassium. Helps liver and gallbladder function, builds blood corpuscles and cells.  Anti-cancer.
ACEROLA CHERRIES: A rich source of calcium, vitamin C and anthocyanins. Anti-cancer, helps prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.	BROCCOLI: Contains many anti-cancer substances such as beta carotene, vitamin C and indoles. Helps keep cholesterol levels steady and protects the heart. Contains as much calcium per serving as milk. Antiviral activity. A super source of chromium, which helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.
CRANBERRIES: Strong antibiotic and antiviral. Helps prevent bladder infections.
ORANGES: Contains natural cancer inhibitors like beta carotene, terpenes and flavonoids. A great source of vitamin C.	CABBAGE: Contains numerous antioxidants.  Anti-cancer, anti-ulcer, antibacterial, antiviral.
PAPAYAS: A rich source of papain and boron.  Contains powerful antioxidants, vitamin C and beta carotene.	CARROTS: A super food source for beta carotene, a powerful anti-cancer, artery-protecting, immune- boosting, infection-fighting antioxidant.
PEACHES: Contains boron which aids in calcium absorption. Rich in antioxidants, such as beta carotene and vitamin C.	KALE: A rich source of many antioxidants. Powerful disease-fighting vegetable.
PINEAPPLES: High in manganese and bromelain, which is a protease with anti-inflammatory, anti-edema properties. Aids digestion, helps dissolve blood clots. And helps prevent osteoporosis, bone fractures. Antibacterial, antiviral, helps menopause.	PARSLEY: Anti-cancer due to its high concentrations of antioxidants, e.g. monoterpenes, phthalides, polyacetylenes. Helps neutralize carcinogens in tobacco smoke. Has diuretic activity. May reduce plaque in arteries and help prevent unhealthy blood clotting. Rich source of folic acid.
ENZYME BLEND: Bromelain, Papain, Lipase, Amylase, Protease, Cellulase.	SPINACH:  Rich source of antioxidants and cancer antagonists. Helps control cholesterol.
SOLUBLE AND INSOLUBLE FIBERS: Apple Pectin, Citrus Pectin, Date Fiber, Prune Powder, Glucomannan, Dried Plant Fiber. Cleanses the system, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure.	TOMATO: A rich source of lycopenes, a powerful antioxidant for reducing risk of skin, stomach, bladder and prostate cancer.
	ENZYME BLEND: Lipase, Amylase, Protease, Cellulase.
LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS: Naturally occurring bacteria found in the intestinal tract. Enhances digestion.	SOLUBLE AND INSOLUBLE FIBERS: Beet Fiber, Rice Bran, Oat Bran,Cabbage Fiber, Glucomannan, Plant Cellulose, DriedPlant Fiber. Cleanses digestive tract. Lowers blood  pressure and cholesterol. Fights cancer and heart disease.
OTHER FOOD ACTIVES: Citrus Bioflavonoids, Anthocyanins, Polyphenol Catechins, Dunaliella Salina, Indole Carbinols.
Recommendation for Adults Capsules:      2 Fruit in the am + 2 Vegetables in the pm Chewables:   4 Fruit in the am + 4 Vegetables in the pm Gummies:     6 Fruit in the am + 6 Vegetables in the pm	LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS: Naturally occurring bacteria found in the intestinal tract. Enhances digestion.
Recommendation for Children Age 2+ Years:  2 Chewables or 2 Gummies Daily (one each) Age 3+ Years:  4 Gummies Daily (two each) Age 5+ Years:  2 Capsules (one of each) or 4 Chewables (two of each) or 6 Gummies Daily (three of each) From age 13—Adult Quantity Is Appropriate	OTHER FOOD ACTIVES: Anthocyanins, Allicin, Lycopene, Polyphenol Catechins, Dunaliella Salina, Indole Carbinols.
2 Capsules = 4 Chewables = 6 Gummies

How is Juice Plus made? The fresh fruits and vegetables are juiced, then dehydrated to a powder form. It's carefully tested to ensure no pesticides or other contaminants are present in the product. It is never exposed to high temperatures that would destroy the nutritional value of the fruits and vegetables. Most of the vitamins, minerals, active plant enzymes, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and fiber are preserved in the final capsules. When re-hydrated with water, the nutrients are absorbed into our bodies as if we had eaten the fruits and vegetables whole.