Juices and their health benefits

[chitrakumar]

Fresh juices from fruits and vegetables offer many health benefits. Drinking juice on a daily basis can strengthen the body and keep the skin, glands and organs well hydrated. Furthermore, juices are easy to digest and make great dietary supplements.

POMEGRANATE JUICE

Pomegranate juice is a good source of antioxidants and also lowers LDL cholesterol. Studies show that it may also slow down the growth of prostate cancer and increase blood flow to the heart in people with certain coronary heart diseases.

ORANGE JUICE

Oranges are your answer to painful kidney stones. Research says that a daily glass of orange juice can reduce the incidence of kidney stones.

CRANBERRY JUICE

Often used as a home remedy for urinary tract infections, cranberry juice is also helpful for bladder and kidney problems. Rich in Vitamin C, cranberry juice offers a healthy dose of dietary fibre, antioxidants and phytochemical nutrients.

ALOE VERA JUICE

Aloe vera is known for its benefits to the skin. It acts as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal agent, preventing illness.

APPLE JUICE

Apple juice contains a host of essential nutrients and vitamins which may help protect the body from certain illnesses such as the common cold.

Courtesy : Times of Inida, Chennai Times, 9/12/2009

[duckeater]

pomegranate contains the highest vitamin c among all the fruit