DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH
Article by: The American Dietetic Associationhttp://www.eatright.org/ada/files/Eat_Your_Way_to_Better_Health.pdf
The simple habit of starting your day with a glass of
100 percent orange juice can help provide you with
a lifetime of better health. This easy habit will
provide nutrients that can help your body fight the
following long-term diseases:
Heart Health
One hundred percent orange juice is a good source
of potassium. Diets rich in potassium and low in
sodium may help reduce the risk of high blood
pressure and stroke.
Cancer
In some studies, the consumption of higher levels of
citrus fruits and juices has been associated with a
lower risk of certain types of cancer.
Inflammation
Compounds found in 100 percent orange juice, such
as vitamin C and flavonoids, may help your body
fight inflammation which could affect the
development of arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and
cognitive impairment.
Bone Health
One hundred percent orange juice is a good source
of potassium which may help your body fight
osteoporosis by helping to neutralize acidity that
could lead to loss of calcium from bone.
Birth Defects
Consuming 100 percent orange juice as part of a
folate-rich diet may help lower the risk of giving
birth to a baby with certain types of birth defects of
the brain or spine.
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