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.