| Packaged
in a nifty little bottle, pomegranate is the latest juice to be
promoted, lauded, and packed with antioxidants. While advertising
marketers excelled at creating a high impact brand identity for
the popular fruit drink, American consumers are mislead constantly
by ad campaigns that promise good health.
Pomegranate juice
is high in antioxidants because it is packed flavonoids as well
as other polyphenol phytochemicals. With a potassium content
level almost equivalent to orange juice, it would seem apropos
that pomegranate is truly health wonder. Regardless if it’s
a blend or 100 percent pomegranate juice, potassium reigns high.
In the realm of polyphenol
content, pomegranate juice outperform the properties of cranberry
grape and juice. But at the same token,
pomegranate juice does not provide any sources of vitamin C.
SO while pomegranate lovers get adequate amounts of antioxidant
agents, they must consume other fruits or vegetables to reap
the benefits of the important vitamin C in their diet.
Another health consideration
with pomegranate juice is the calories. Generally, the fruit
beverage is 100 percent juice without any added sugars. Even
in its most natural state, it is highly concentrated in natural
sugar and calories. For instance, a single eight-ounce serving
contains between 145 to 160 calories. The calories are about
the equivalent of cranberry, grapefruit, orange and grape juices.
In the health opinions of dieticians, pomegranate juice intake
should be limited to during a diet.
Primarily, calories
can be limited and with the high natural sugar content of pomegranates,
reduced intake can help a dieter regulate their blood sugar.
Weight Loss tip:
To take advantage of the high antioxidants contained in pomegranates,
eat the natural fruit opposed to the drink to limit calories
intake. |
