Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Nutrient Rich Orange Juice

Orange juice is rich in Vitamin C and contains 120% of the recommended daily allowance. Vitamin C is not stored by the body and should be replaced daily. This requirement is easily met by drinking an 8 ounce glass of orange juice. An 8 ounce glass has 110 calories. Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants and acts to neutralize harmful elements know as free radicals to help prevent disease and fight infection. 8 ounces of orange juice also contains: Thiamine 10%, Niacin 4%, Folate 15%, Calcium 2%, Vitamin B6 6%, Magnesium 6%. Also a rich source of potassium, containing 13%, which is important in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in cells.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

yea i like OJ the best out of the juices and really like how there's a calcium-enhanced type out there :)
~Mike

Dr.K.G.Bhat,M.B:B.S said...

No fruits should made into juice.fruits contain fiber and most of the fruit skin contains flavinoids that is beneficial.Fruits should be eaten whole including skin wherever possible.

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