Wolfberry Juice and Its Benefits

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Wolfberry juice or perhaps better known as goji juice has become recently become extremely popular in the US thanks to extensive marketing which seem to claim that the wolfberry fruit has amazing mystical powers that can give us constant health and everlasting life. Despite some of the claims, drinking wolfberry juice is not going to make us live forever or develop super powers, but it does have some amazing antioxidants health benefits that are certainly worth looking at.

Does Wolfberry Juice Live Up To Its Claims?

With all the hype surrounding the wolfberry juice or goji juice, you have to wonder if it is really all that the promoters make it out to be. Wolfberries have been used for centuries in Chinese herbalism and thought by the Chinese to aide in the healing and prevention of many different types of diseases and ailments such as liver disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Recently the wolfberry started catching on in parts of Europe and the US and started being marketed as an “antioxidant super-fruit”.

Amazingly enough, there is quite a bit of truth to that claim. Scientific studies have shown the wolfberry to contain extremely high amounts of antioxidant levels which are thought to reduce the risk for heart disease and even cancer. Not only is the wolfberry fruit high in antioxidants, but it has proven to be high in iron, riboflavin, calcium, zinc, potassium and vitamin C.

What Brand of goji or wolfberry Juice is the best for Antioxidants Health?

It’s difficult to decipher which brand of wolfberry or goji juice actually contains all of the benefits that the bottle claims. Everyone claims that their brand contains better ingredients than the other brands, but if you do a little investigating yourself, you’ll be able to figure out which brand of juice is actually good for you. Look for things like the USDA organic symbol on the bottle or low sugar content. It is very rare to find a juice containing only wolfberry juice, but try to find one that contains mostly wolfberry juice and few other additives.

Does Wolfberry Juice Cost A Lot?

As you can imagine, a fruit that carries this much nutritional value does not come at a cheap price. It depends on where you buy it, but on average a one liter bottle can cost you around $50. That’s a whopping price to pay for an antioxidants drink in the name of good health, but if you can afford it, the studies seem to show that wolfberry juice can do great things for your body along with a healthy diet and exercise.

Where Can I Buy Wolfberry Juice?

You can find this great antioxidants drink in practically any natural food or health food store. Some grocery stores also carry it. There are a multitude of online sites that sell wolfberry or Goji juice, but be cautious as some of the websites can be scams or feature a low quality juice which contains very little wolfberry juice and lots of other unhealthy additives. If buying online, do your research and find out which sites are reputable and which are not.


Is POM Wonderful??


You’ve heard it called the “antioxidant superpower”, the “guardian angel”, “the lifeguard”. You’ve most likely seen the attractive trendy bottle of juice in the produce section at your grocery store or on a commercial on TV. POM juice has become increasingly popular over the past few years and makes a lot of claims about being full of antioxidants and great for your health. So what exactly is POM juice anyway? Is the antioxidant drink really as good for your health as the makers claim?

What is POM?

POM started out as a pomegranate juice drink that was marketed as a product that was free of additives and added sugars and full of heart healthy antioxidants- basically an antioxidants drink. The line of POM products has since expanded to include 5 flavors of POM juice, POMx iced coffee, POMx tea, POMx pills, POMx bars and even POMx shots.

What Are the Health Benefits of POM?
The makers of POM or POM wonderful claim that the drink is made from 100% pomegranate juice and is backed by 32 million dollars in medical research. POM juice contains no added sugar, preservatives or other types of filler, just 100% juice. POM juice is made from pomegranates which are filled with antioxidants which may prevent or reduce the number of free radicals (potentially harmful molecules). In other words, this antioxidants drink can help to prevent heart disease and cancer as well as increase proper blood flow.

Is Drinking POM the Only Way to Get Antioxidants?

Although POM juice is a quick and convenient way to get your antioxidant fix, you can find many other sources of antioxidants in your local grocery store, garden or farmer’s market. Antioxidants are found naturally in all kinds of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. Eating pomegranate fruit itself, although a bit messier, would give you the same benefit as drinking a bottle of POM. Antioxidant rich foods can usually be noted by their bright colors. Watermelons, blueberries, strawberries, concord grapes, sweet potatoes, carrots and green leafy vegetables are only a sampling of the wide array of antioxidant rich food that is available to us at our fingertips. Creating an entire meal out of antioxidant rich foods is a great way to experience all these delicious foods at once.

Are There Any Down Sides to POM Juice?

While the makers of POM do claim that there is no added sugar in their drink, the nutritional information tells us that there are 34 grams of sugar in one 8 oz. serving and 160 calories. So, if you are watching your calorie intake, there are probably better ways to get your antioxidants drinks without busting your diet. The other negatives factor is that POM juice is expensive. Most grocery stores sell a 16 oz. bottle of POM for well over $4. An extensive Ad campaign and fancy bottling contribute to the high cost of POM.

Want to read more about POM juice and other antioxidants health drinks? Go to their website listed below to learn more about their products.

www.pomwonderful.com

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