Drinking Pure Fruit Juice Fights Obesity

Posted on April 27, 2009 in Latest News

According to a new research presented at Experimental Biology (EB) 2009 meeting, men and women who consumed 100% fruit juice are  leaner, have smaller waist circumference and lower risk of obesity. This study was conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota

Dr. Mark Periera and Dr. Victor Fulgoni from University of Minnesota looked at data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2004 and found out that consumers of 100 percent fruit juice had lower Body Mass Index (BMI), lower insulin resistance when compared to non-consumers.

The researchers analyzed 14000 participants of 19 years and older and found a strong relationship between fruit juice intake and lowered risk of obesity. In fact, people who drank fruit juice had 22% lower risk of obesity. They also had higher levels of activity, lower added sugar intake and higher fiber intake

Fruit juice consumers also had lower risk of chronic diseases, metabolic sydrome was about 15% lower (metabolic syndrom is defined as the presence any three of the following conditions: high blood glucose, high fasting triglycerides, high blood pressure and central obesity)

According to Dr. Mark Pereira of University of Minnesota, eating a healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits is linked with lower risk of chronic diseases. One cup of pure fruit juice is equivalent to a serving of fruit and it provides similar health benefits

To fight obesity, one should exercise and have a healthy diet. Drinking fruit juice can help in replacing sodas, sugary drinks thereby helping in fighting obesity

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