This past weekend the CBS Early Show reported on the top 10 healthiest juices, according to a recent UCLA study. However, “healthy” is a relative term. It appears that the study evaluated the antioxidant levels of each juice type, rather than focusing on any nutritional component of the juices. The beverage that outscored all others was pomegranate juice, which contains the most of every type of antioxidant. Some studies show that it may protect against some cancers, such as prostate cancer , and it may be beneficial in fending off heart disease. It’s important to know that juices may contain substances like antioxidants that could be beneficial for our health, however, they can also contain a great deal of sugar, which can contribute to weight gain. The best way to get the positive benefits of fruit (including fiber , vitamins, and antioxidants) is to eat the real deal – go for the fruit themselves, rather than drinking the juice. Full story .
July 6, 2008
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Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.