Is it true that Cranberry juice is good for your health?!
Answers: I hear some stories about it, but I am not sure if they are true. Even my grandma says it is good for your health, but in what way?
Cranberry juice is a tasty, refreshing fruit drink, but many people don't realize that it is also quite healthy. The best cranberry juice should be 100% juice with no preservatives, artificial flavors, or artificial colors. Quite often you will find that many brands of cranberry juice are in fact only 30% juice, and not all of it cranberry, with the remainder of the beverage made from sweeteners and water.
100% pure cranberry juice can sometimes be bitter or tart. If so, try mixing a glass with some apple juice. Additionally, be sure to check the ingredients of your purchase. Many labels will simply say 100% juice, which does not necessarily mean 100% cranberry juice, but rather a mixture of juices, with cranberry being dominant. This type of product is still a far cry healthier than the artificial juices, and may be preferred if the taste of pure cranberry juice is not to your liking. Studies have dictated that only 30% cranberry juice of a 100% juice mixture is necessary to receive the beneficial vitamins and nutrients, as well as other health benefits imparted by cranberry juice.
Besides its high mix of natural vitamins and minerals, cranberry juice is also highly effective in the treatment of urinary tract, bladder and kidney infections. Additionally, a healthy dose of dietary fiber, antioxidants and phytochemical nutrients help to protect you against heart disease and cancer.
Rich with Vitamin C, the high amount of acid and other beneficial components in cranberry juice can help break down and prevent the formation of kidney stones. Used for centuries to treat urinary tract infections, its benefit in those areas is already well-known. But perhaps a lesser known fact is that cranberry juice also contains components that help prevent the formation of oral bacteria that lead to gum disease and plaque.
I've heard that they are rich in anti-oxidants. If you ever have a kidney infection the doctor always recommends Cranberry juice . . .
Must be good for you . . . Grandma is always right.
It is good for you. It cleanses your system. It kinda cleans out your kidneys. A doctor will tell a person with kidney stones to drink lots of Cranberry juice.
Also pomegranate juice is good for your joints.
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Cranberry juice is a great fruit drink, but most people don't realize that it is also healthy. The best cranberry juice should be 100% juice with no preservatives, artificial flavors, or artificial colors. Quite often you will find that many brands of cranberry juice are in fact only 30% juice, and not all of it cranberry, with the remainder of the beverage made from sweeteners and water.
it is high in vitamin c, it has the highest antioxidant content of all the berries. (blueberries are next). Good for urinary health.
Cranberry juice has a variety of healthy benefits. It has anti-oxidant properties, and it helps to fight urinary tract infections. I am attaching some information about this. Cranberries are very bitter, so the pure juice (without any added sweetener) does not taste great, so the juice we see in the stores is often blended with apple and/or grape juice to help sweeten it.
If it doesn't have added sugar and it's made from cranberries, not from cranberry extract with flavoring, then it's really good for you.
It's rich in vitamin C, and antioxidants, and it's really good for the kidneys and the urinary tract.
If you have bad ulcers or are prone to severe heartburn, you should avoid it because it's acidic.