Fruit juice linked to lower obesity, metabolic syndrome risk
By Better Health Research News Desk • May 13th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Weight Loss
A daily glass of 100 percent fruit juice reduces the risk factors for several chronic diseases, researchers say.
The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Minnesota and based on a review of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004, found evidence that juice drinkers were slimmer, had better insulin sensitivity and lower risk for obesity and metabolic syndrome.
The latter refers to a group of conditions that increase the risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes, and the analysis found juice drinkers’ risk of developing metabolic syndrome was 15 percent lower compared to those who did not drink fruit juice.
"We know that maintaining a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is linked to decreased risk of some chronic diseases," says Dr. Mark Pereira, an associate professor in the University of Minnesota’s Division of Epidemiology and Community Health.
"One-half cup of 100 percent fruit juice counts as a serving of fruit and, based on our analysis, 100 percent juice consumption is associated with some of these same benefits," he adds.
Health practitioners have also recommended the alkaline diet, which has the added benefit of boosting bone health into old age, as an effective way to control weight. 
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