Is cranberry juice good for weight loss?

Answer by  PZ (1206)

100% cranberry juice contains 130 calories per 8-ounce glass, so it will not promote weight loss unless you reduce calories elsewhere in your diet. However, medical studies have shown that drinking three glasses daily can raise your level of HDL or "good" cholesterol, which lowers the risk of heart disease.

Answer by  lonelywolf (2117)

This is not true. The tannins in cranberry juice will help keep your digestive tract clear, but cranberry juice is still high in sugar, and while it's better for you than white sugar, it's still excess calories. The way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you use.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Some people claim that cranberry juice helps to cleanse the body, which may be true. Drinking several glasses of cranberry juice a day won't help you lose weight unless you are drinking that instead of consuming something else. If you simply add the glasses of juice to what you're already eating you would gain weight because of the extra calories.

Answer by  msbee (484)

Cranberry juice can be very high in calories and carbohydrates, it will not help you lose weight but is a healthier choice than soda.

Answer by  chuvixa8182 (266)

Cranberry juice is a diuretic, which causes the body to release extra water it is holding on to. So in essence, when you drink a lot of cranberry juice, you may lose a few pounds over a few days time due to temporary water weight loss. Cranberry juice coupled with proper nutrition and exercise will ensure long-term weight loss.

Answer by  worker2592 (117)

Cranberry juice is considered good for weight lose because the antioxidant contained in the juice help to fend off free radicals within the body. This allows for better energy transfer, which in turn allows for more rapid weight loss.