Incorporate a variety of fruit juices into your daily diet and receive a multitude of nutrients such as fiber, vitamins and antioxidants to keep your body operating optimally. However, avoid juices that contain high fructose corn syrup---instead, find juices that contain 100 percent natural juice from the fruit.
Vitamins, Trace Minerals and More
Fresh fruit juice is an excellent source of nutrition and can be enjoyed on the go. Fresh pineapple juice contains the trace mineral manganese---which is vital to metabolic and neurological functioning---according to lennetech.com. And one cup of juice provides 128 percent of the daily value of this essential trace mineral, according to whfoods.org. Pineapple is a good source of the B vitamin thiamine which is necessary for cellular energy production. Pineapple juice can also help preserve your eyesight by providing protection against age-related macular degeneration, according to whfoods.org.
Hydration Plus
Hydrated skin is more radiant and younger. Adequate hydration is recommended if you are dieting because it gives you the sensation of feeling full. Watermelon contains 92 percent water, according to whfoods.org. Double the benefits of hydration by adding watermelon or a fruit of your choice to water to make a delicious, thirst-quenching beverage.
Fiber
According to whfoods.org, eating whole fruits are generally better than drinking fruit juice when it comes to obtaining the benefits from dietary fiber. Make your fruit purees with the whole fruit if possible. Leave the skin on the apples, and only remove the orange peel, not the white skin covering the fruit inside. Soluble fiber is generally found in citrus fruits, whereas insoluble fiber is found in vegetables, nuts and grains. Soluble fiber may slow sugar uptake and this is good news if you have diabetes, because it can help improve blood sugar levels, says the Mayo Clinic, which also reports that overall, high fiber diets are beneficial to keep the bowels functioning properly and can lower cholesterol.
Antioxidants
With issues surrounding air and water pollution, it's important to eat foods that can boost your immune system and protect your body from developing cancers. Antioxidants are the key and fruits are full of antioxidants, according to whfoods.org. Vitamin C is the most common antioxidant, and it's found in oranges, lemons, limes and pineapples---all of which can be made into fruit juices.
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