Cucumber
vegetableCucumber is over 95% structured water, rich in silica for connective tissue and skin, and a gentle diuretic that supports kidney filtration without depleting electrolytes.
Preparation: Juice with the skin on — most of the silica and minerals sit just under the skin.
Celery
vegetableCelery's apigenin and luteolin gently calm inflammation. Its natural sodium salts support adrenal and kidney function — very different from added table salt.
Preparation: Juice with leaves and skin on. Consume within 20 minutes of pressing.
Ginger
herb · TCM, Ayurveda, and Southeast Asian cookingGinger stimulates digestion, calms nausea, supports circulation, and reduces inflammatory markers. Shogaols (more concentrated in dried ginger) cross the blood-brain barrier.
Dosage: Culinary: 1–2 inches fresh root daily. Tea: 1 tsp grated in hot water, 2–3x daily.