11. Apricots

Both fresh and dried apricots can be used in juices and smoothies. Dried apricots tend to be much sweeter than the fresh fruit but they have a high beta-carotene and potassium content.

12. Tomatoes

It is believed that tomatoes may help lower the risk of certain cancers, and this is attributed to the lycopene they contain.

They are also high in vitamin C and fibre. Adding tomatoes to savoury juices boosts their nutrient content and makes them colourful.

13. Celery

Celery is a great cleanser and is rich in phytonutrients. A few sticks of celery produce a good yield of juice, and it is much more easily digested as juice than in its raw state.

14. Ginger

Renowned in many traditional diets as an immunity booster, ginger helps to fight bugs with its high levels of zinc. It is also said to be settling for the stomach and is particularly
useful for mothers-to-be who are suffering from morning sickness.

15. Avocados

Avocados are full of protein and are both filling and nutritious. They are rich in vitamin E which is beneficial to the skin and help maintain healthy circulation.

Eat avocados as soon as they are ripe as they start to lose important antioxidants as they ripen.

Cut them and remove the skin and stones at the very last minute to avoid discoloration

16. Live Yogurt

Live yogurt is a valuable source of calcium and vitamin D. It helps to maintain good health, because it contains cultures with health-giving properties.

Including yogurt in a smoothie is a good way of giving a child who doesn’t like milk, a calcium boost.

17. Carrots

Carrots are great energy food and are an aid to good digestion because of their fibre content.

They are also full of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene, and are delicious in both fruit and vegetable juices.

18. Spinach

Some people recoil at the idea of spinach in a drink, but, as the saying goes – “You will never know unless you try”. Rich in iron and beta-carotene, spinach is great for vegetarians.

19. Beetroot

Beetroot is a great source of folic acid and fibre. Surprisingly perhaps, it is delicious when combined with citrus fruits, making a tangy and colourful juice.

20. Soya

Soya is rich in protein and calcium. It makes an excellent alternative to dairy products for those who are lactose-intolerant, and it helps to lower cholesterol levels.

It is also useful for controlling the symptoms of the menopause.