Parents who are worried about serving their children juice can now feel confident that they are helping their children develop long-term positive dietary habits. A new study from Boston University found that drinking 100% fruit juice early in life was associated with healthier dietary patterns in later childhood without adversely impacting weight gain. The research […]
As parts of our nation begin the slow process of opening up and attempting to go back to normal, the vast majority are doing their best to adhere to the rules laid out to us – staying hunkered down at home, avoiding large crowds and thoroughly washing our hands as frequently as we can. There […]
Everyone who exercises knows drinking plenty of fluids after a workout is essential for staying healthy and fit. Proper hydration is necessary to maintain body temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints, as well as keep your energy high. For years, athletes have turned to a variety of sports drinks to replenish nutrients lost following a […]
Juice provides body with what it needs during National Nutrition Month March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme Eat Right, Bite by Bite, gives you the flexibility and versatility to make small changes that are right for your personal lifestyle. But eating right means more than just food, it includes beverages too. Adding […]
There are plenty of ways to do right by your heart throughout American Heart Month and two juices that can help get the job done are pomegranate juice and beet juice. Both tasty drinks are loaded with potassium, which does the body good by managing fluid balance, blood pressure as well as nerve and muscle […]
Kids aren’t the only ones who can benefit from drinking 100% juice. A recent analysis of NHANES data (2013-2016) published in Nutrients found that adults can reap rewards too. The study which looked at 24-hour dietary recalls from a nationally representative sample of adults 19 years or older, found 100% fruit juice consumption is associated […]
A new comprehensive review commissioned by the Produce for Better Health Foundation demonstrates that fruits and vegetables have unique, synergistic health-promoting properties that may help improve life expectancy and quality. The review assessed nearly 100 studies, evaluating the effects of fruits and vegetables on 17 different types of cancer as well as cardiovascular disease, immunity, […]
A new report published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition supports maintaining juice as part of a healthy diet, and refutes claims linking 100% juice to negative health outcomes in children. The report, which reviews the totality of research, was published by Dr. Robert Murray, pediatric nutritionist and immediate past president of […]
A new dental literature review published in Frontiers in Public Health finds there is no conclusive evidence that drinking juice has a negative impact on dental health. The study reviewed existing data about 100% juice and corresponding dental health outcomes in children, adolescents, and adults. The JPA-sponsored study reviewed eight publications representing five independent prospective […]
A recent study published in Food Science & Nutrition found that drinking unsalted tomato juice improved blood pressure and cholesterol in Japanese adults who were at risk of developing heart disease. The research was conducted in Kuriyama, Japan, and evaluated local residents over a one-year period. Participants were scanned for cardiovascular risk markers before and […]
