Health Facts About Pomegranate Blueberry Juice
Drinking fruit juice is great way to add essential vitamins and nutrients into the diet. Blueberry pomegranate juice is a healthy drink that aids in the reduction of cholesterol as well as in helping to control weight. Blueberry pomegranate juice can be purchased in many stores; however, it can also be made fresh at home.
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Nutritional Information
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In an 8-ounce serving of blueberry pomegranate juice, there are 110 calories, and 0 grams of fat. There are 27 grams of carbohydrates, and 26 grams of sugar. There is no protein in blueberry pomegranate juice.
Pomegranate Benefits
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According to healthcentral.com, pomegranates are full of antioxidants. These antioxidants, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2000, can keep bad LDL cholesterol from oxidizing. This anti-oxidation process can discourage the formation of atherosclerosis. Pomegranate juice is also helpful in reducing the formation of blood clots.
Pomegranates contain vitamins C and K, iron and calcium.
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Blueberry Benefits
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Blueberries have many health benefits. According to healthcentral.com, a diet rich in blueberries can help lower cholesterol, including the triglycerides, reduce belly fat and lower high blood sugar.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, on their website blueberry.org, states that the consumption of blueberries can provide vitamins C and E. The council also recommends the use of blueberries to help fight aging as well as for use as an antioxidant.
Combined Benefits
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When consumed together, pomegranates and blueberries offer even more health benefits than when consumed alone. Pomegranates and blueberries actively work in combination to fight cholesterol and obesity, and lower blood sugar.
Juicing
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Making fresh juice is a great way to obtain benefits from blueberries and pomegranates. Fresh juice has no added preservatives, sugars or other additives.
To make fresh blueberry pomegranate juice, remove the pomegranate seeds from the fruit. Soak in water to remove the white membrane. Then use a blender to break apart the seeds. Place the mixture in a strainer, and press with a spoon to separate the juice from the seeds.
Crush the blueberries, and strain before adding to the pomegranate juice. For even more benefits, add the juice mixture to milk or soy milk.
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