Benefits of Drinking Apple Juice

Apple juice contains a variety of essential nutrients which are useful in aiding the body to combat certain ailments. It contains vitamins B and C, and a number of minerals, including phosphorus, iron, chlorine, silicon, potassium and calcium. It also contains a good quantity of pectin, which has a soothing effect upon the intestines and is an aid to combating constipation.

 

It has a beneficial effect upon the balance of good and bad bacteria in the colon. Drinking apple juice will help with the elimination of toxins inside the body and will help to improve digestion.

It is believed that apple juice can have a positive effect upon the level of cholesterol because of the high levels of anti-oxidants present. 

 

These anti-oxidants may be useful in the prevention of such diseases as cancer and heart disease, and they are thought by some to be helpful with weight loss as well. The cloudier the appearance of the juice, the more anti-oxidants are present. Several studies have demonstrated that cloudy apple juice is better for your cardio-vascular system than the non-cloudy alternative. There are compounds in apple juice called phyto-nutrients, and these have a positive effect upon the bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body. The oxidation of LDL causes plaque to form on the walls of the coronary artery, leading to atherosclerosis. Researchers have said that apple juice can reduce the risk factors for heart disease.

 It is best to juice the skin and pulp as well as the rest of the apple when juicing, and for this reason it is better to source organically grown apples so that you are not including the residue of toxic sprays which may have accumulated on the skin. Including the skin and pulp in your juice will also mean that it has a greater quantity of anti-oxidants and minerals.

 

Apple juice is said to have a beneficial effect upon gallstones and gouty arthritis. Allow a bit of time for your apples to ripen if they do not appear to be ripe enough. As the skin ripens, it is said to retain increasing amounts of nutrients, and the flavour will definitely improve. Apple juice is excellent for young children because it is a delicious and nutritious drink that they should be more than happy to have. It is also an energy booster because of its natural sugar content, so is good for young children who are always on the go.

 The nutritional benefits of drinking apple juice can be enhanced further by mixing it with other nutrient rich juices such as carrot juice or celery juice. A daily portion of such a mixture will not only be a delicious pleasure, but will be of lasting nutritional value.