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Before you sip, check out how these eight juices stack up healthwise.
Juice: Apple
Calories (8-ounce serving): 117
Drink it for: Polyphenols (antioxidants thought to fight cancer), potassium, iron; many are fortified with vitamin C.
Keep in mind: Apple juice tastes great, but you won't get as many nutrients from it as from a whole apple, since much of the good stuff is in the skin.
Drink it for: Polyphenols (antioxidants thought to fight cancer), potassium, iron; many are fortified with vitamin C.
Keep in mind: Apple juice tastes great, but you won't get as many nutrients from it as from a whole apple, since much of the good stuff is in the skin.
Juice: Cranberry*
Calories (8-ounce serving): 116
Drink it for: Vitamin C, antioxidants, heart-healthy flavonoids, antibacterial properties.
Keep in mind: Cranberries are tart, so most juices contain added sugar. Choose "no added sugar" to avoid extra calories.
Drink it for: Vitamin C, antioxidants, heart-healthy flavonoids, antibacterial properties.
Keep in mind: Cranberries are tart, so most juices contain added sugar. Choose "no added sugar" to avoid extra calories.
Juice: Grape (Red)
Calories (8-ounce serving): 154
Drink it for: Resveratrol (a compound in red grape skins that may fight cancer), vitamin C, potassium.
Keep in mind: Red may be a better option than white because of the resveratrol in the skins.
Drink it for: Resveratrol (a compound in red grape skins that may fight cancer), vitamin C, potassium.
Keep in mind: Red may be a better option than white because of the resveratrol in the skins.
Juice: Grapefruit*
Calories (8-ounce serving): 96
Drink it for: Vitamin C, potassium, lycopene (an antioxidant), beta-carotene.
Keep in mind: Grapefruit juice can interact with some medications, making them last longer in the bloodstream. Check your prescriptions and talk with your doctor to be on the safe side.
Drink it for: Vitamin C, potassium, lycopene (an antioxidant), beta-carotene.
Keep in mind: Grapefruit juice can interact with some medications, making them last longer in the bloodstream. Check your prescriptions and talk with your doctor to be on the safe side.
Juice: Orange*
Calories (8-ounce serving): 110
Drink it for: Vitamin C, potassium, folate.
Keep in mind: Fortified orange juice comes with added calcium, vitamin D, and even heart-healthy omega-3s.
Drink it for: Vitamin C, potassium, folate.
Keep in mind: Fortified orange juice comes with added calcium, vitamin D, and even heart-healthy omega-3s.
Juice: Pineapple*
Calories (8-ounce serving): 133
Drink it for: Vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6.
Keep in mind: Freshly squeezed pineapple juice often contains bromelain, an enzyme found in the whole fruit that may aid digestion and reduce inflammation.
Drink it for: Vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6.
Keep in mind: Freshly squeezed pineapple juice often contains bromelain, an enzyme found in the whole fruit that may aid digestion and reduce inflammation.
Juice: Pomegranate
Calories (8-ounce serving): 160
Drink it for: Antioxidants, ellagic acid (which may block reproduction of cancer cells), vitamin C, potassium.
Keep in mind: Pomegranate juice often comes in blends with other antioxidant-rich powerhouses, such as blueberry and açai.
Drink it for: Antioxidants, ellagic acid (which may block reproduction of cancer cells), vitamin C, potassium.
Keep in mind: Pomegranate juice often comes in blends with other antioxidant-rich powerhouses, such as blueberry and açai.
Juice: Tomato*
Calories (8-ounce serving): 53
Drink it for: Potassium, lycopene, vitamin C, beta-carotene.
Keep in mind: Tomato juice and tomato-juice blends, like V8, can be high in sodium. If you're watching your blood pressure, look for a low-sodium version with less than 480 milligrams per serving.
Drink it for: Potassium, lycopene, vitamin C, beta-carotene.
Keep in mind: Tomato juice and tomato-juice blends, like V8, can be high in sodium. If you're watching your blood pressure, look for a low-sodium version with less than 480 milligrams per serving.
*These juices have a slight edge, healthwise, over the others. Ounce for ounce, they pack the most nutrients with the fewest calories.
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