According to the dieticians, we should consume about 3 lbs. of fruit and vegetables a day. The easiest way to achieve this is by drinking vegetable cockatils. They are very delicious and nutritious, containing many nutrients that will revitalize you and will cure what ails you.

The father of medicine, Hippocrates, strongly valued the benefits of drinking juices. He especially praised the grape nectar as a wonderful source of energy and health. The Maya, Inca and Aztecs smeared their skin with the oily nectar from avacados to protect them from drying winds.

Plum Juice

Smoothes the skin, improves vision and suppresses constipation. Possesses almost a full complement of Group "B" vitamins and iron, which helps counteract anemia. THe darker the plum the more sugars and flavinoids they contain, protecting against tumors and heart disease.

Apple Juice

Contains a myriad of vitamin C which destroys harmful free radicals and protects against insurrection of bruises. It also contains a large amount of vitamins from group "B" , which is why it is recomended for people who wwant to improve the appearance of thier hair and nails. Beyond that, it also improves digestion , helps regulate the work of the heart and strengthens the bones and the nerveous system.

Cucumber Juice

It's the best natural, diuretic agent. Contains large amounts of sillicon and sulfur thanks to which it improves hair growth and strengthens nails. Because of high content of potassium, it is recomended for people who have high blood pressure.

Tomato Juice

Because of high content of potassium it speeds up your matabolism and improves cardiac functions. Beyond that, it diminishes the risk of development of tumors of the prostate, lungs and digestive tract.

Cabbage Juice

It contains compounds from sulfur, chlorine and iodine, which help cleanse your system. Also helps in treatment of gastritis, hemorrhoids, hypertension, arteriosclerosis and obesity. People with thyroid problems should abstain from drinnking cabbage juice because it can diminish your absorbtion of iodine.

Avacado Juice

Though very rich in calories (juice from 1 medium fruit contains around 320 calories), it is worth drinking, because it is a great source of vitamins and frruit acids. It has a beneficial influence for the skin - moisterizing and firming.

Lemon Juice

Those who wish to remain lookinf young should drink this juice every morning. It cleanses the body of insoluble salts and mucus. Owing to the contentc of filoestrogen hormones, lemon juice is especially profitable for older women.

Carrot Juice

It's a carotene bomb and a good source of fiber, straitens the teeth, hair and nails. Improves the immune system and cleanses the liver. Besides that, it also alleviates gastric and duodenal ulcers. Carrot juice also treats difficult types od skin allergies, rashes and aczema. It is recommended for hyperthyroidism.