Drinking orange juice every day may have important heart
health benefits. A recent study published online in the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition found that consuming about two cups of 100 percent orange
juice every day for one month significantly lowered diastolic blood pressure
among men who were slightly overweight, but otherwise healthy. Improvements
also were seen in other indicators of cardiovascular health, notably better
functioning of the inner lining of blood vessels.
Don't mix sugar with orange juice. Always remember that you
do not need to drink a whole lot of orange juice in order to get these healthy
benefits. In fact, since orange juice is fairly high in calories, avoid
drinking too much of the stuff. If you are drinking canned orange juice, then
be sure to check the sugar content on the label when choosing orange juice if
you really want to get the highest amount of health benefits from your orange
juice and, ultimately, prevent weight gain (since high sugar levels can cause
it).
It is often said that orange juice containing pulp tends to
be healthier for the body, but it is an issue that is often debated. If you
have a stomach condition, remember that orange juice is very acidic and for
that reason, it may cause a stomach upset. Due to its acidity, orange juice can
also cause tooth damage , if left uncared for.
The iconic breakfast drink may help people prevent
recurrences of painful kidney stones. A study has found that a daily glass of
orange juice can reduce the incidence of kidney stones better than other citrus
drinks, such as lemonade.
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