How Superfoods in Cold-Pressed Juices Can Help Your Mental Wellbeing

There are plenty of benefits to enjoying our cold-pressed juices. They can be used as a tasty, satiating drink or ‘snack’ on the go, they can decrease bloating, they can detoxify your system, energise you and prevent disease. Phew. But as if that weren’t good enough already, our deliciously local cold-pressed juices can also support your mental wellbeing. Here’s how. 

First things first, superfoods support your mental wellbeing by providing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that nourish the brain, promoting healthy neurotransmitter function, reducing inflammation, and positively impacting mood regulation. They do this through their high content of nutrients like folate, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber, which are crucial for cognitive health and emotional stability. 

Here are the ways that superfoods can support your mental wellbeing:

- Brain-supporting nutrients:

B vitamins (especially folate): Found in leafy greens like spinach and kale, vital for neurotransmitter production and preventing depression symptoms. 

Juices containing leafy greens & B vitamins to fight depression:

Burleigh Green: Kale, Spinach, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Parsley, Mint 

Daily Green: Apple, Spinach, Lettuce, Celery, Cucumber, Lime, Lemon, Mint 

Dr Green: Coconut Water, Spinach, Kale, Avocado, Medjool Dates, Lemon, Chia Seeds

Go Go Green: Green Apple, Lemon, Ginger, Kale, Parsley

Omega-3 fatty acids: Present in plant-based foods like chia seeds and avocado, Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for cognitive function, memory, and mood regulation. 

Juices containing Omega-3 fatty acids for cognitive function, memory and mood regulation:

Beet Chia: Apple, Beetroot, Lemon, Ginger, Mint, Chia Seeds

Dr Green: Coconut Water, Spinach, Kale, Avocado, Medjool Dates, Lemon, Chia Seeds

Antioxidants: Found in leafy greens, nuts, oranges and apples to name but a few, antioxidants protect brain cells from damage and improve cognitive performance. 

All our cold-pressed juices contain antioxidants! We particularly recommend:

Dawn Patrol: Orange, Carrots, Ginger, Turmeric 

Daily Green: Apple, Spinach, Lettuce, Celery, Cucumber, Lime, Lemon, Mint 

Glow:  Watermelon, Red Apple, Cucumber, Lime, Ginger

Health Nut: Almonds, Purified Water, Medjool Dates, Cinnamon, Nutmeg

Gut-brain connection:

Fiber: Found in fruits, veggies and nuts, supports a healthy gut microbiome, which is closely linked to mental health. 

All our cold pressed juices contain fibre! We particularly recommend:

Cabala: Carrot, Green Apples, Red Apples, Lemon, Beet 

Black Magic: Alkaline Water, Lemon, Activated Charcoal, Coconut Nectar 

Probiotics: Foods like beetroot, carrot and ginger can positively influence gut bacteria, potentially improving mood. 

Juices containing probiotics for happy gut bacteria and mood: 

Beet Chia: Apple, Beetroot, Lemon, Ginger, Mint, Chia Seeds

Cabala: Carrot, Green Apples, Red Apples, Lemon, Beet 

Dawn Patrol: Orange, Carrots, Ginger, Turmeric 

Ginger Snap: Apple, Lemon, Ginger, Coconut Water

Stress reduction:

Magnesium: Present in nuts, seeds, cacao, dates and bananas to name but a few, magnesium helps regulate stress hormones and can promote relaxation. 

Juices containing magnesium for stress relief and relaxation:

Mind Mylk: Cashews, Purified Water, Medjool Dates, Banana, Cacao Powder, Nutmeg, Chia Seeds

Muscle Mylk: Almonds, Purified Water, Banana, Medjool Dates, Maca Powder, Nutmeg, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon

Health Nut: Almonds, Purified Water, Medjool Dates, Cinnamon, Nutmeg

Vitamin C: Found in citrus fruits, acts as an antioxidant and may support stress resilience. 

Juices containing vitamin C for stress resilience:

Sunrise: Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Ginger, Turmeric

Dawn Patrol: Orange, Carrots, Ginger, Turmeric

Daily Green: Apple, Spinach, Lettuce, Celery, Cucumber, Lime, Lemon, Mint 

Beet Chia: Apple, Beetroot, Lemon, Ginger, Mint, Chia Seeds

Cabala: Carrot, Green Apples, Red Apples, Lemon, Beet

Ginger Snap: Apple, Lemon, Ginger, Coconut Water 

Glow: Watermelon, Red Apple, Cucumber, Lime, Ginger

 

The key takeaway? All our juices can support your mental wellbeing with their gut-loving ingredients, so pick one based on the benefits above!