| 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. |
