Women’s Health lists four nutrient-packed, healthy beverages you can add to your diet. Nutrition advisor Lisa Drayer, R.D. recommends the following tasty drinks:
- 100% cranberry-grape juice – antioxidants in grape juice slow down LDL cholesterol oxidation, and cranberry juice raises HDL or “good” cholesterol and protects against urinary tract infections, E. coli, and tooth decay
- Iced green tea – antioxidant EGCG helps lower cardiovascular disease risk
- Fruit-spiked H2O – water lowers colon cancer risk, hydrates skin, smoothes complexion
- Light soy milk – reduces heart disease risk and is packed with protein, B vitamins, vitamin D, isoflavones, and zero saturated fat.
Mayo Clinic Cardiologist Martha Grogan, MD, also says that some research has shown that red and purple juices may help reduce LDL cholesterol. You can also eat whole grapes to reap the same health benefits with an added benefit of healthy dietary fiber.
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