Sunday, January 27, 2008

Medifast - Is Pomegranate Juice Good for a Diet?

Not only that, but good for health.

It seems that it's not a matter of if a man will get prostate cancer, but when. With rates of prostate cancer rising, if a male lives long enough the chances keep going up that prostate cancer will share his life. Another study about the benefits of fruits and vegetables demonstrates how important diet is in preserving health and longevity. This particular study focuses on Pomegranate, which is known to be high in anti-oxidants and supports good health and the prevention of disease. This from Randy Fagin, MD --

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"We all know that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is good for us. Historically, these foods have always been known to have health benefits because of their low fat content, and their richness in fiber and vitamins - and these things are still true. However, continuing research is being done about the effect of foods with high anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and the additional health benefit this may afford.

Pomegranate juice, which is very high in phytochemicals, with strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has shown some interesting potential in the fight against prostate cancer.

A small initial study following 48 men published in Clinical Cancer Research reported that drinking 6-8 ounces of pomegranate juice a day showed a significant reduction in a measure called PSA doubling time. PSA doubling time, or PSADT, is exactly what it sounds like; it is the time it takes for a PSA to double (from 5 to 10 for instance). The results showed an increase in PSADT, for men included in the study group, from an average of 15 months to 54 months." More...

Comments: While pomegranate is known to contain high levels of antioxidants which prevent sickness and disease, HWI doesn't recommend relying on just one source of healthy foods, but a variety. Although a regular serving or two of pomegranate will certainly be beneficial, focus on other foods that are good as well - kale, spinach, grapes, berries, and so on. A variety is not only healthy, but will keep you from feeling like your diet is 'stale'.

The Health & Wellness Institute, DC PC