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 […]
Recent articles may have raised concerns about drinking too many sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice, but here’s what you need to know: juice is a nutrient-dense beverage that when consumed in the appropriate servings is good for you. There is no conclusive evidence that drinking 100% fruit juice is associated with chronic health conditions such […]
Growing research continues to demonstrate the health benefits of beet juice. Endurance athletes are getting in on the action, as the latest data reveals that beet juice may serve as a performance aid. Despite its recent surge of popularity, the endurance-related benefits of beet juice have been studied for a while. In a 2011 study […]
Data from a recent National Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) found that students with higher academic grades are more likely to engage in healthy dietary behaviors than those with lower grades. The research showed that students with higher grades are more likely to consume fruit, vegetables, or 100% juice at least once a day. Read more.
Higher consumption of fruits, vegetables and 100% juice is not only good for your body, but it can also help keep your brain sharp, too. A recent study published in Neurology found that older men who ate vegetables, fruits and fruit juices daily over a long period of time had lower risk of cognitive decline […]
A recent study published in the European Journal of Sport Science finds that consumption of Montmorency tart cherry juice may boost muscle recovery and reduce symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). EIMD symptoms include muscle loss, stiffness, reduced flexibility, and muscle soreness. Montmorency tart cherry juice is particularly interesting because of its high antioxidant and […]
