ViV Magazine Volume 4 (April - May 2014) ViV Magazine Volume 4 (April - May 2014) | Page 32

Fighting Hear t Disease with Juicing!
In a modern world where our diets are overwhelmed by meats, dairy products, excessive drinking, processed sugar, (notwithstanding stress), battling
and preventing heart disease has become increasingly common amongst
us. WELL…What if I told you that juicing, if done regularly has the power
to be a major player in this fight. Cardiologist, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Director of Cardiac
Wellness Dr. Khan helps us better understand how something so basic as
juicing may help prevent heart disease.
The cells in our bodies need nutrients to function properly, such as vitamins
and minerals. Also known as micronutrients, when our body receives an
adequate amount of the latter, we feel energized and full without having
to consume so many macronutrients (ex: Fats, Carbohydrates, and Proteins)
Dr. Khan states. Our modern world has drowned us in processed foods that
are packed with macronutrients and very few if any micronutrients. With
our busy and over stressed days, the easiest way to increase micronutrient
consumption is JUICING!!!
In this issue, we put the spotlight on a vegetable that is very common in
our Haitian culture for its sweet taste, its beautiful deep red color, and its
many amazing health benefits. The beetroot also known locally as “Bet