The bacteria in Bio Zanajuices are living as they are grown on organic vegetables that are then carefully put into the bottle with the juice of these organic vegetables. Unlike regular probiotics products, milk or soy products have not been used to grow the bacteria. The product is non-GMO, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan, and organic. (4)
The living probiotics in the Bio Zanajuice when consumed will act in the same manner as the good bacteria in your body, and become part of your microbiome and act as a defense mechanism against many diseases and ailments.
Organic Red Cabbage
89 grams of chopped, raw red organic cabbage has about 28 calories, 7 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram protein, 2 grams fiber, 50.7 milligrams vitamin C, 34 micrograms vitamin K, 993 IU vitamin A, 0.2 milligram manganese, 0.2 milligram vitamin B6, 216 milligrams potassium, 0.1 milligram thiamine, 0.1 milligram riboflavin, 16 micrograms folate, 40 milligrams calcium, 0.7 milligram iron, and 14.2 milligrams magnesium. (11)
Consuming organic red cabbage can:
- Boost the Immune System
- Red cabbage contains vitamin C, a vital antioxidant responsible for a strong immune system. It stimulates the activity of white blood cells that form the first line of defense for the immune system. Antioxidants, rich in nutrients like Vitamin C have a high antioxidant potency to aid in reducing harmful effects of reactive oxygen species. Since red cabbage is rich in Vitamin C, it is a great immune booster. (12)
- Fights Inflammation and Arthritis
- According to studies, phytonutrients contained in red cabbage may help reduce chronic inflammation. As sulforaphane found in red cabbage is a potent anti-inflammatory compound.
- As per The Arthritis Foundation, consuming a diet rich in anthocyanin fruits and vegetables such as red cabbage can benefit arthritis patients. It can also aid in naturally treating inflammation and arthritis. (13)
- Maintains healthy bones and reduces the risk of Osteoporosis
- As red cabbage is rich in Vitamin K, it increases the amount of adequate protein needed to maintain bone calcium. Hence, it reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Women, specifically seem to achieve higher bone density when consuming a Vitamin K-rich diet. (14)
Organic Carrots
Organic carrots are very rich in Vitamin A and thus provide optimum benefit to your health. They get their color from antioxidants named carotenoids. Carrots also provide vitamins C, D, E and K, and many minerals including magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Their benefits include: (15)
- Preventing Heart Disease
- As per a research report of the Wolfson Gastrointestinal Laboratory, it was found that the cholesterol level drops by an average of 11% when 7 ounces of raw carrots are consumed per day for 3 weeks. (16)
- High cholesterol poses a big risk for the heart. Since consuming carrots regularly reduces cholesterol levels, it will benefit you to consume a diet containing carrots to prevent heart-related problems and this is why we use them in Bio ZanaJuices. A team of scientists from Sweden also discovered carrots can decrease the chances of having a heart attack.
- Lowering Blood Pressure
- Since organic carrots are potassium-rich, they act as a vasodilator and can relax the tension in your blood vessels and arteries. They can increase blood flow and circulation and boost the function of the organs in your body. So, consuming organic carrots can also reduce stress on the cardiovascular system.
- High blood pressure is linked to strokes, heart attacks, and atherosclerosis. The coumarin in carrots is proven to reduce hypertension and protect the heart health.
- Preventing Cancer
- An intake of beta-carotene is also known to reduce the risk of several cancers, specifically lung cancer. Researchers in Britain found out that increasing the intake of beta-carotene from 1.7 to 2.7 milligrams daily reduced the risk of lung cancer by over 40%. (17)
- In another study, researchers discovered that consuming fiber-rich carrots lessened the risk of colon cancer by as much as 24%. In yet another study it was revealed that women who consumed raw carrots were 5 to 8 times less likely to develop breast cancer than those who did not.
Organic Onions
Scientifically classified as Allium cepa, organic onions contain high antioxidant compounds that can neutralize the free radicals in the body. They come with many nutrients, vitamins, and organic compounds including sulfuric compounds and quercetin. They are also known to contain magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, and phosphorous. You will find Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and dietary fiber too. (18)
Organic onions can be used to:
- Treat bladder infections
- The University of Maryland Medical Center found out that the quercetin present in organic onions can lessen the symptoms of bladder infections. People suffering from a burning sensation during the passing of urine can be relieved by drinking warm water with 6 to 7 grams of onions. (19)
- Preventing cancer
- As per the National Onion Association, quercetin and other phytochemicals present in onions including cepaene, trisulfides, and vinyldithiins can all help to prevent cancer.
- Vitamin C in organic onions is also a potent antioxidant and can lessen the presence and impact of free radicals in the body. Free radicals which are the chemical by-products of cellular metabolism are responsible for causing healthy cells to transform into cancerous cells. Thus, organic onion, rich in antioxidants that can neutralize these free radicals, is beneficial in preventing cancer. (20)
- Managing Diabetes
- Chromium present in organic onions is a mineral that cannot be found naturally in many foods. Chromium can benefit the body by managing blood sugar levels. It ensures that there is a slow and steady release of glucose to the muscles and body cells. Hence, consuming organic onions can regulate the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. (21)
Organic Scallions
Scallions, commonly known as spring onions are low in calories. However, they come with many vital flavonoid anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and plant fiber that are beneficial for health. Organic scallions contain more plant-derived antioxidants and dietary fiber than their bulb (Allium) members like shallots and scallions. Consuming 100grams of fresh spring onions will give you 2.6 grams or 7% of your daily recommended levels of fiber. (22)
Organic scallion health benefits include:
- Weight loss benefits
- As organic scallions come with low calories but packed with nutrients, they make a great addition to your diet especially if you want to lose weight. The fiber contained in scallions can help you to lose weight by keeping you feeling full and reducing hunger.
- Studies point out that scallions may also change the expression of specific genes that are involved in obesity. In an animal study carried out by the Center of Herbal Resources Research in 2011 at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, researchers fed scallion extract to mice for 6.5 weeks and discovered that it reduced body weight and fat cells. Increases in levels of a specific protein that helps in the breakdown of fat was also seen.
- Aids in blood clotting
- Scallions are rich in vitamin K. Consuming a half cup of scallions can meet and exceed your vitamin K prerequisite for the whole day. Vitamin K is a vital nutrient for your health and is specifically important for clotting blood.
- Blood clotting can prevent excessive bleeding as a result of an injury. Blood clotting allows the two components of your blood, platelets, and plasma, to form a clot when you’re injured and can help you avoid further blood loss. Lack of Vitamin K in the body can result in easy bruising and loss of blood, usually from the gums or the nose. Scallions can boost the needed vitamin. (23)
- Improves bone health
- Vitamin K present in scallions may also help strengthen your bones. Vitamin K can increase the production of a specific protein required to maintain bone calcium and increase bone density, thereby improving bone health.
- As per research in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 241 patients suffering from osteoporosis were supplemented with vitamin K. It remarkably lessened the risk of fractures in the participants and aided them in maintaining their bone density.
- In the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition circulated in 2000, it was noted that lower level of vitamin K in the body poses the risk of hip fractures in aged men and women. (24)
Organic Parsley
½ cup of fresh chopped parsley has about 11 calories, 0 grams of fat, sugar, carbs, protein or fiber, 496 mg Vitamin K (554%), 40 mg Vitamin C (54%), 128 mg Vitamin A (15%), 48 mg Folate (12%), 92 mg Iron (10%), 40 mg Calcium (4%), 16 mg Magnesium (4%), and 168 mg of Potassium (4%). (25)
Organic parsley is beneficial for health as:
- It is a high source of flavonoid antioxidants
- The antioxidants present in parsley including apigenin, luteolin, lycopene, beta carotene and alpha carotene help to slow the aging process. They fight the damage caused by free radical, or oxidative stress, along with inflammation within the body. A free radical formation is responsible for almost every age-related disease, including heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and eye disorders. (26)
- In one study conducted by The Institute of Food Safety and Toxicology in 1999, adults who were given high quantities of parsley showed a major improvement in lowering oxidative stress levels compared to those who were not given any parsley.
- Provides essential oils that fight cancer
- Parsley contains volatile oil components including limonene, myristicin, eugenol, and alpha-thujene that benefit the body’s immune system and help fight cancer formation. They are particularly helpful in slowing tumor growth, fighting off carcinogens from damaging the body, and neutralizing oxidative stress.
- In a study conducted by the American Association of Cancer in 2013, it was discovered that apigenin in parsley could slow down progestin-dependent synthesis of human breast cancer cells. It remarkably delayed the development and decreased the frequency and multiplicity of mammary tumors. (27)
- Improves Digestion
- Many gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms can be treated with organic parsley and its essential oil, including bloating, constipation, gas, indigestion, and nausea. Ayurveda practices prove that parsley can boost digestion as its essential oil can help increase bile production and helpful gastric juices that are required for proper enzyme functions involved in the absorption of food and nutrients. (28)
Organic Cilantro
Organic cilantro comes packed with phytonutrients, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Folate, and Potassium.A ¼ cup of fresh organic cilantro will give you 270 IU of Vitamin A, and 16% of the daily value recommended of vitamin K. (29) Its benefits include:
- Getting rid of heavy metals in the body
- Harmful cadmium, arsenic, lead, aluminum, and mercury which can accumulate in the body can pose a risk of heart disease, neurological conditions, hormonal imbalances, infertility, and many other diseases. Organic cilantro has the ability to bind these deadly metals together and loosen them from tissue and facilitate their removal from the body.
- A study found out that Coriandrum sativum considerably protects against oxidative stress caused by lead. In another study, it was concluded that organic cilantro can speed up the removal of heavy metals from the body.
- Safeguards against oxidative stress
- Oxidative stress can cause numerous degenerative diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, some types of cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and macular degeneration.
- Since there are antioxidant properties present in organic cilantro and also partly due to the presence of flavonoid quercetin it can protect against the injury caused by free radicals. Researchers recently found out that cilantro safeguards against oxidative stress by means of its high antioxidant effects. (30)
- Lessens anxiety and promotes sleep
- Organic cilantro can naturally improve your sleep and calm your nerves as it has sedative effects. In a recent study put out in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, it was noted that high levels of organic cilantro extract create the same levels of anti-anxiety effects as the popular prescription drug, Valium.
Organic Garlic
Garlic comes with beneficial minerals including potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. You will also find traces of minerals like sulfur, iodine, and chlorine. It is rich in vitamins like thiamine, folate, niacin, and vitamin C, A, K, and B6. It is one of the rare sources of allicin, allisatin 1, and allisatin 2 in terms of organic compounds. The herb is low in calories, saturated fats, and sodium. It is beneficial as: (31)
- It improves heart health
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes heart disease is the main killer in the US which is followed by cancer. Studies state that garlic can serve as a protective agent and can take care of many cardiovascular and diseases related to metabolic disorders, including hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, hypertension, and diabetes. (32)
- In a scientific review of experimental and clinical studies of garlics benefit, it was discovered that consuming garlic can notably impact the cardioprotective effects in both animal and human studies in a positive way.
- In a 2016 study of the Journal of Nutrition, it was found that aged garlic extract efficiently lessened plaque in coronary arteries that supplied blood to the heart, for patients with metabolic disorders. (33)
- It reduces the risk of cancer
- Allium vegetables like garlic and their bioactive sulfur compounds can have positive effects at each stage of cancer formation. It can affect several biological processes that modify cancer risk.
- The NIH National Cancer Institute stated that many studies revealed the increased intake of garlic can reduce the risk of certain cancers like colon, stomach cancer, pancreas, esophagus, and breast cancer. (34)
- It also stated that the protective effects from garlic come from its antibacterial properties. It also possibly comes from its ability to stop the activation of cancer-causing substances, reduce cell proliferation, enhance DNA repair, and ability to encourage cancer cell death.
- Garlic for High Blood Pressure
- Organic garlic is also known to help control high blood pressure. A study revealed that the aged garlic extract can be an additional treatment for patients who are already taking antihypertensive medication but still having uncontrolled hypertension. A study published in the Maturitas journal revealed that the blood pressure of 50 people dropped by an average of 10 points after taking four capsules of aged garlic extract daily for three months. (35)
Organic Ginger
100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) of raw organic ginger contains approximately 80 calories,17.8 grams carbohydrates,1.8 grams protein, 0.7 grams fat, 2 grams dietary fiber, 415 milligrams potassium, 0.2 milligrams copper, 0.2 milligrams manganese, 43 milligrams magnesium, 5 milligrams vitamin C, 0.2 milligrams vitamin B6, 0.7 milligrams niacin, 34 milligrams phosphorus, and 0.6 milligrams iron. (36)
Its benefits include:
- Curing chronic indigestion
- Dyspepsia or chronic indigestion can cause persistent pain and discomfort in the upper part of the stomach. Studies reveal that delayed emptying of the stomach is a main cause of indigestion. Ginger is known to speed up the process of emptying the stomach in people with this condition.
- In a study, after consuming soup, ginger minimized the time it took for the stomach to empty from 16 to 12 minutes. In another study, 24 healthy individuals were made to consume 1.2 grams of ginger powder before a meal. It was found that ginger could accelerate emptying of the stomach by 50%. (37)
- It relieves muscle pain
- Consuming organic ginger has been proven to be effective against exercise-induced muscle pain. In a study, people performing elbow exercises were made to consume 2 grams of organic ginger per day, for 11 days. It significantly reduced muscle pain in the subjects. Though organic ginger does not always have an immediate impact, it may be helpful in reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain. The beneficial effects of organic ginger seems to come from its anti-inflammatory properties. (38)
- It benefits osteoarthritis patients
- Osteoarthritis, a common health problem involves the degeneration of the joints in the body. It can lead to symptoms like joint pain and stiffness in the body. (39)
- In a study, a controlled trial was conducted on 247 people with osteoarthritis of the knee. People who consumed organic ginger extract were seen to have less pain and needed less pain medication. In a different study, it was found that a combination of ginger, cinnamon, mastic, and sesame oil, when applied topically can decrease pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis patients.
Organic Jalapeño Peppers
90 grams of sliced jalapeños will give you about 27 Calories, 5.6 grams carbohydrates, 1.2 grams protein, 0.6 grams fat, 2.5 grams fiber, 39.9 milligrams vitamin C, 0.5 milligrams vitamin B6, 719 IU vitamin A, 8.7 micrograms vitamin K, 42.3 micrograms folate, 0.2 milligram manganese, 0.1 milligram thiamine, 194 milligrams potassium, 0.1 milligram copper, 1 milligram niacin, 0.6 milligram iron, and 17.1 milligrams magnesium. (40)
The benefits of organic Jalapeño Peppers include:
- Aids in Weight Loss
- The capsaicin present in the jalapeño peppers is known to help boost your metabolism. According to a study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry of June 2008, jalapenos raise your core body temperature. In addition, the hot flavor of jalapenos can reduce your appetite a bit, helping you in losing weight as you eat less.
- Prevents Growth of Bad Bacteria
- A study found out that due to the antimicrobial potential in capsaicin it can prevent the growth of bacteria. It was evaluated by a study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology for its effect on the growth of bacteria, Bacillus subtilis, which is known as the hay bacillus or grass bacillus found in soil and also the gastrointestinal tract of human beings and mammals that eat plants. As per the study, bacterial growth was greatly reserved due to the presence of capsaicin. The study also revealed that the development of E. coli was slower as a result of capsaicin treatment. (41)
- Prevents Colds and Boosts the Immune System
- The jalapeno pepper is rich in vitamin C. The high Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant can help lessen free radicals present in the body. Vitamin C can especially help prevent or reduce the effects of the common cold. If you take a serving of jalapenos, it will provide 66% of the daily recommendation of vitamin C. Vitamin C also boosts the immune system by producing white blood cells that fight against many diseases. (42)
- Studies reveal that vitamin C may do away with and even put off infections, including the common cold, caused by viruses, bacteria, and protozoa.
Choose Healthier Food by Going Organic
Certified organic produce comes without preservatives, genetic modification, radiation, sewage sludge, chemical pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.As per a study of The British Journal of Nutrition published in 2014, organically grown crops come with higher amounts of health-boosting antioxidants. This particular study examined 343 peer-reviews and found that on an average, organic crops have higher levels of antioxidant concentrations and lower levels of cadmium, which is a destructive heavy metal. (43)As per the Pesticide Action Network of North America, lessening your exposure to pesticides can make a remarkable difference on your health. Studies reveal that pesticides linger in the body, and exposure starts as early as in the womb. Children and developing fetuses are particularly vulnerable to pesticides as their bodies are still developing. (44)
Eating organic food is the only way to reduce your exposure to pesticides and other harmful chemicals that come with your conventional food.