Vitamins are required for the utilisation of the major nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Minerals are necessary for the nerve and muscle functions.
Fruits juices contain substantial amount of biologically active non-nutrient compounds called phytochemicals. These protective components use various beneficial roles in the body.
Natural VS Commercial
Fruit juice is often seen as a healthy choice. However, most commercial brands contain just as much sugar as sugary soda. They also lack the fiber .The market is absolutely flooded with synthetic or commercial juices or drinks. Bottled juices available in stores have lost most of their life-giving enzymes, the nutritional properties have been largely compromised and they often contain added colorings and refined sugars.
Most of the bottled juices that are available in supermarkets, and even health food stores, have been pasteurised in an effort to eliminate harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, the process of pasteurising includes subjecting fresh juices to extremely high temperatures. There are valuable enzymes, phytonutrients and other nutritional compounds that are destroyed with the addition of heat.
On the other hand, fresh fruit juices are rich in antioxidant nutrients that help strengthen body’s natural defenses. Natural fresh fruit juices are a perfect food supplement. They are far more powerful and tasty than the isolated nutrients found in vitamin pills.
Health benefits from verities
Fresh Tomatoes, pineapples, and citruses such as oranges and lemons are known for their detoxifying properties. While these fruits juice promote cleansing, they still provide the body with a high boost of Vitamin C.
Grape Juice: is believed to lower the chances of blood clots in the heart; and orange juice is believed to prevent stroke and reduce the risk of heart attacks.
Apple Juice: Rich in Vitamins A and C. They are also rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Apple juice helps in curing arthritic and cleansing the digestive system. It is also effective for treating diarrhea.
Lemon Juice or Lebu Pani: Contains high quality of Vitamins C. lemon juice cleanses the blood vessels and eliminates toxins and is good for the skin. It is also a well-known cold preventative.
Orange Juice: Considered as immune booster. Orange juice contains good amount of minerals and vitamins. It is effective in treating nervousness, anxiety and insomnia.
Pineapple Juice: Rich in vitamins B and C. Pineapple juice is a very effective digestive and also may help with blood disorders, sore throats and cold symptoms.
Cranberry Juice: It is rich in Vitamin C and K. It is the best home remedy for people suffering from urinary tract infections.
Papaya Juice: It is rich source of vitamins and minerals which helps to have normal bowel movements and also helps in reducing cholesterol level.
The health benefits of Bel Fruit or Wood Apple include relief from constipation, indigestion, peptic ulcer, piles and respiratory problems. It also boosts the immune system and fights off bacterial and viral infections.
Conclusion
Fresh juice is best. Get yours from a juice bar or make it at home and drink it as soon as possible (best within 15 minutes to an hour), both for nutrition and for flavour. And make sure to get a lot of variety in your juices, including fruits, vegetables, leafy greens and herbs.
Drinking excessive amounts of fruit juice has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, especially in children. Whole fruit is a much healthier and more weight loss friendly choice than fruit juice .If you want to include fruit juice in your diet, choose unsweetened, 100 per cent fruit juice and keep your portion size to a maximum of 5 oz (150ml) per day (not every day). Drinking excessive amounts has been linked to an increased risk of obesity. n
Fruits juices contain substantial amount of biologically active non-nutrient compounds called phytochemicals. These protective components use various beneficial roles in the body.
Natural VS Commercial
Fruit juice is often seen as a healthy choice. However, most commercial brands contain just as much sugar as sugary soda. They also lack the fiber .The market is absolutely flooded with synthetic or commercial juices or drinks. Bottled juices available in stores have lost most of their life-giving enzymes, the nutritional properties have been largely compromised and they often contain added colorings and refined sugars.
Most of the bottled juices that are available in supermarkets, and even health food stores, have been pasteurised in an effort to eliminate harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, the process of pasteurising includes subjecting fresh juices to extremely high temperatures. There are valuable enzymes, phytonutrients and other nutritional compounds that are destroyed with the addition of heat.
On the other hand, fresh fruit juices are rich in antioxidant nutrients that help strengthen body’s natural defenses. Natural fresh fruit juices are a perfect food supplement. They are far more powerful and tasty than the isolated nutrients found in vitamin pills.
Health benefits from verities
Fresh Tomatoes, pineapples, and citruses such as oranges and lemons are known for their detoxifying properties. While these fruits juice promote cleansing, they still provide the body with a high boost of Vitamin C.
Grape Juice: is believed to lower the chances of blood clots in the heart; and orange juice is believed to prevent stroke and reduce the risk of heart attacks.
Apple Juice: Rich in Vitamins A and C. They are also rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Apple juice helps in curing arthritic and cleansing the digestive system. It is also effective for treating diarrhea.
Lemon Juice or Lebu Pani: Contains high quality of Vitamins C. lemon juice cleanses the blood vessels and eliminates toxins and is good for the skin. It is also a well-known cold preventative.
Orange Juice: Considered as immune booster. Orange juice contains good amount of minerals and vitamins. It is effective in treating nervousness, anxiety and insomnia.
Pineapple Juice: Rich in vitamins B and C. Pineapple juice is a very effective digestive and also may help with blood disorders, sore throats and cold symptoms.
Cranberry Juice: It is rich in Vitamin C and K. It is the best home remedy for people suffering from urinary tract infections.
Papaya Juice: It is rich source of vitamins and minerals which helps to have normal bowel movements and also helps in reducing cholesterol level.
The health benefits of Bel Fruit or Wood Apple include relief from constipation, indigestion, peptic ulcer, piles and respiratory problems. It also boosts the immune system and fights off bacterial and viral infections.
Conclusion
Fresh juice is best. Get yours from a juice bar or make it at home and drink it as soon as possible (best within 15 minutes to an hour), both for nutrition and for flavour. And make sure to get a lot of variety in your juices, including fruits, vegetables, leafy greens and herbs.
Drinking excessive amounts of fruit juice has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, especially in children. Whole fruit is a much healthier and more weight loss friendly choice than fruit juice .If you want to include fruit juice in your diet, choose unsweetened, 100 per cent fruit juice and keep your portion size to a maximum of 5 oz (150ml) per day (not every day). Drinking excessive amounts has been linked to an increased risk of obesity. n
(Tamanna Chowdhury is Principal Dietician, Apollo Hospitals Dhaka)
