What Are Benefits of Drinking Apple Juice?
Health Benefits of Raw Apple Juice
Freshly made raw apple juice is not only a refreshing, natural beverage, it is also rich in many nutrients, and provides you with an easy way of consuming the nutrients that raw apples have. Raw apple juice is also a good source of quercetin, which is a natural antioxidant. It takes 4 cups of chopped raw apples, peel on, to make 1 cup of raw apple juice. Raw Apple Juice and Vitamin C You need vitamin C, which is also known as ascorbic acid, to keep your blood vessels, ligaments, tendons and skin healthy, as it helps produce collagen. It…
Apple Juice and Apple Cider: What’s the difference?
Apple juice and apple cider are both fruit beverages made from apples, but there is a difference between the two. Fresh cider is raw apple juice that has not undergone a filtration process to remove coarse particles of pulp or sediment. It takes about one third of a bushel to make a gallon of cider. To make fresh cider, apples are washed, cut and ground into a mash that is the consistency of applesauce. Layers of mash are wrapped in cloth, and put into wooded racks. A hydraulic press squeezes the layers, and the juice flows into refrigerated tanks. This…
Health Benefits of Apple Juice
The Natural Goodness of 100% Apple Juice We’re all familiar with the saying, “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away.” Numerous research studies are providing strong scientific evidence that apples do indeed promote good health throughout our lifetime. Research has also shown that the nutrients in whole apples that provide many important health benefits are “passed along” when the fruit is processed into apple juice.* The Good News Keeps Getting Even Better Recent studies suggest that apple juice may provide health benefits that go well beyond the long-established vitamin- and mineral-associated benefits of natural fruits. Apple juice is also…
The Nutrition of Apple Juice
Apple juice helps provide a variety of nutrients in low to moderate amounts. Not only does the juice contain natural fruit, the apple derived liquid also works to properly hydrate both athletes and semi active people of all ages. Nutritional Content For every cup of apple juice consumed, nearly 10 different vitamins and minerals will have entered the body. This sweet drink, without any added sugar, provides a moderate amount of carbohydrates, mostly through all natural fructose and glucose; eight ounces equals about 10% of the daily required intake of carbohydrates for a 2000 calorie diet. Apple juice contains minerals…
Aronia Juice Benefits
The aronia berry itself is extremely high in antioxidants. Aronia berries, now available in Australia, also have the highest anthocyanin concentrations (pigments), and are very high in proanthocyanidins (tannins), in addition to a lot of other polyphenols. Aronia berries have been used in scientific research because of their extremely high levels of these phytonutrients. Following an initial review of the available clinical data we feel there is evidence to suggest that regular pressed aronia juice consumption may: Reduce blood pressure Reduce oxidised LDL cholesterol levels Reduce inflammation Reduce weight gain Reduce eye inflammation Reduce muscle recovery time after workouts Regulate…
TOP 10 Health Benefits of Aronia Berries
ARONIA BERRIES /ALSO KNOWN AS CHOKEBERRIES ARE CALLED NATURE’S HEALER AND PROTECTOR MAINLY FOR THE FOLLOWING TOP 10 REASONS: 1. ANTIOXIDANT SOURCE Aronia berries have the highest concentration of antioxidants present in any fruit. Why is this so important? Antioxidants protect the body’s cells from the damaging effects of oxidation. And because aronia is rich in antioxidants, it has a very high ORAC value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity – a measure of an antioxidant’s power to neutralize free radicals) – almost 80 units, the highest amongst fruits. In the United States, the Aronia berry was tested by the Department of…
Health Benefits of Aronia Berries (Chokeberries)
Aronia berries, also known as black chokeberries, have been gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers looking to add more superfoods to their diets. The small dark berries of the Aronia melanocarpa plant are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and anthocyanins, and offer wonderful health benefits for those who want to improve their health through better nutrition. Fresh aronia berries are commonly used to make juice, jam, syrup, and wine. Dried aronia berries, which are available in many health food stores, can be eaten as a healthy snack, added to muesli, or used in muffins and other baked…
Health Benefits of Aronia Berries
Aronia Berries are extremely high in antioxidants. Aronia Berries also have the highest anthocyanin concentrations (pigments), and are very high in proanthocyanidins (tannins), in addition to a lot of other polyphenols . Aronia berries have been used in scientific research because of their extremely high levels of these phytonutrients. Following an initial review of the available clinical data we feel there is evidence to suggest that regular aronia berry consumption may: Reduce blood pressure Reduce oxidized LDL cholesterol levels Reduce inflammation Reduce the chance of a heart attack Reduce recovery time following a heart attack Reduce weight gain Reduce eye…