"In contrast to 100 percent juice, an 8-ounce serving of a cranberry juice cocktail has added sugar found within the first three ingredients on the label, meaning this product is likely heavy in the added-sugar department," says Shaw. While it's important to pair juice with another food group to help prevent a spike in blood sugars and help your body feel satiated, as is, it's equally important to choose drinks that are low or devoid of added sugars, as well.
Instead, Shaw likes 100 percent pomegranate juice. "While antioxidants can be found in many fruits and vegetables, an in vitro study at UCLA found that pomegranate juice has, on average, more antioxidant capacity than red wine, grape juice, or green tea," she says.