Wednesday, August 29, 2007

A Healthy Drink

Juice, in its pure form, can provide a good dose of vitamins and anti-oxidants. Here are some specific health benefits for some juices.
(Source: Ladies' Home Journal, March 2007 -- and you thought they just talked about drapes!)

Pomegranate -- Clear arteries and lower levels of LDL cholesterol

Cranberry -- Reduce urinary track infection in women Can reduce risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

Grapefruit -- Can promote weight loss

Orange - Lower blood pressure. Some newer formulas also include omega-3 which is good for your heart