Andy Williams


About Andy Williams

In a processed food culture, simply eating may not be enough. Dr. Andy Williams is a scientist with a strong interest in Juicing and how it can supply the body with the nutrients it needs to thrive in modern society. You can subscribe to his free daily paper called Juicing The Rainbow and follow him on Facebook orTwitter.

Juicing to Support Recovery from Ischemic Colitis

Ischemic colitis can be fatal. The name means poor blood flow in the lining of the colon, and when this happens, tissue in the colon can die and is removed by our immune system (causing inflammation).


Can Juicing Help Heal Anal Fissures?

Straining whilst passing a bowel movement can cause damage to the anal canal. This straining is associated with constipation, so remove the constipation, we remove the straining!


Magnesium Can Help Constipation

Magnesium is a popular for constipation. In the UK, Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is a powerful laxative, but Milk of Magnesia and magnesium citrate are also taken for constipation.


Sodium Benzoate (E211)

Sodium Benzoate (E211) is a preservative that affect bacteria by making the contents of their cells acidic. The bacteria don’t die, but they do become dormant (at least until you drink them).


Ponceau 4R (E124)

Ponceau 4R (E124) is a bright red dye used as a substitute to the red dye originally extracted from cochineal bugs. Commonly added to cherry or strawberry juice, people with aspirin allergy may also be allergic to Ponceau 4R.


Tartrazine (E102)

Tartrazine (E102) is a man-made dye that is added to juices and other products to give them a bright yellow color. Many people are allergic to tartrazine and it may even trigger auto-immune responses in some individuals.


Sunset Yellow (E110) 2

Sunset Yellow (E110) is a dye used to color fruit and vegetable juices. This additive has been reported as triggering allergies, skin reaction, ADHD and more.


Quinoline Yellow WS (E104)

Quinoline Yellow WS (E104) is a yellow-green dye used to color fruit and vegetable juices. This additive increases absorption of aluminium in the gut – an element thought to contribute to Alzheimer’s disease!


Stevia (E960)

Stevia (E960) is a natural sweetner from a plant in Paraguay (Stevia rebaudiana) and has been used by South Americans for centuries as a sweetner.


Citric Acid (E330)

Citric acid (E330) is a pH regulator, flavoring and preservative. It also helps prevent the juice pulp sinking to the bottom.


Saccharin (E954)

Saccharin (E954) is a sweetner that was discovered in 1871 by a chemist working on coal tar!


Splenda (Sucralose or E955) 1

Splenda is an extremely sweet sweetner we have all heard of. It also goes by the name sucralose. Contrary to common belief, it’s not zero-calories.


Neotame (E961) 2

Neotame (E961) is a sweetner that is very similar to aspartame but a lot sweeter.