Juice Benefits

Juice Benefits

Drinking a couple of glasses of Orange Juices prevents the inflammation that can be triggered by a fast-food breakfast, making damage to blood vessels less likely, research shows.

The protective effect may come from the juice’s high levels of flavonoids, plant pigments with anti-inflammatory properties, juice benefits.

Several studies suggest lemonade can help ward off kidney stones, a painful problem that’s on the rise. If you’ve had kidney stones, cut your risk of a recurrence by as much as 90 percent with a daily dose of lemonade: Mix four ounces of lemon juice with two liters of water; drink straight up or sweetened.

It’s a good source of anthocyanins, antioxidants that seem to enhance brain function. In one study, older adults who drank Concord grape juice daily for 12 weeks showed significant improvement on memory tests.

At just 45 calories per cup, cranberry juice can prevent urinary tract infections and improve cardiovascular health, thanks to its powerful flavonoid antioxidants. Just make sure you’re not not drinking “cranberry juice cocktail,” as this drink is loaded with unnecessary sugar and calories.

Tomatoes contains lycopene, which may reduce risk of prostate and other cancers. Vegetable juice is rich in vitamins and minerals, and the fiber will help keep you full for longer. Just make sure you’re choosing 100 percent vegetable juice that’s low in sodium.

Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and plant compounds that may protect against disease. Plenty of evidence links whole fruits and vegetables to a reduced risk of disease, but studies on fruit and vegetable juices are harder to find.

Additionally, consuming fruit and vegetable juices in liquid form (or blended concentrations) may reduce homocysteine levels and markers of oxidative stress, both of which are linked to improved heart health

Keep drinking your juices for a healthy balanced diet. see the full range of juicers under Catering and Bar Supplies.