Health Benefits Of Cranberry Juice

Adding cranberry juice to your diet offers a plethora of health benefits. It is one of the healthiest juices you can find. However, it is advisable to opt for natural fresh juice as opposed to the store-bought juice which contains mostly sugar and concentrate. Both of which are just not as healthy as the natural, fresh juice. Fresh cranberries are largely water and contain around 87% per 100g. They have a little carbohydrate content at 3.4g per 100g, all of which are natural fruit sugars (glucose and fructose).

They also contain 15 calories per 100g and have almost negligible protein and fat, but are a good source of a variety of vitamins and minerals, including calcium which helps blood clot properly, beta carotene which converts to vitamin A and helps support the immune system and some vitamin C, which is important for healthy skin and wound healing.

Unsweetened cranberry juice is known to be a low-calorie detox drink. Drinking two glasses of cranberry juice daily may also protect you from cardiovascular diseases as well as aid in keeping diabetes, kidney issues, and dental plaque at bay. The juice may also help in warding off fungal, yeast, and bacterial pathogens thereby effectively controlling chronic urinary tract infections (UTI) and keeping your intimate areas healthy. However, it should be noted that several studies have indicated that the data on cranberry juice and cranberry supplements with regard to UTIs is inconsistent. 

Here are 3 other health benefits of cranberry juice…

Improves gut health and metabolism

Being rich in dietary fiber, cranberries help in keeping your stomach healthy. Its regular consumption help quells gastritis, a kind of inflammation that occurs on the lining of the stomach. Drinking cranberry juice aids in the digestive process by breaking down the food and making it easier to pass through the system smoothly and without hassle. Since cranberry juice is rich in antioxidants, it helps in flushing out harmful toxins and free radicals from the system and regularize bowel movement. Thus, keeping the gut clean and clear, and the stomach healthy.

Improved immune function

A glass of cranberry juice daily can increase your body’s ability to fight ailments, infections and diseases, amongst other benefits. The nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins present in the juice counter the unfavorable symptoms that can cause your body’s immune system to weaken.

Prevention of cancer

According to research, the phytochemicals found in cranberry and its extracts are known to work well towards battling cancer cells in a number of ways. The compounds found in cranberry (flavonol & anthocyanin glycosides) have proven beneficial in killing cancer cells and in the prevention of cancer. Cranberries are also known to have slowed down the progress of different kinds of cancers like liver, breast, ovarian, prostate, and colon among others.

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