Whole fruit and vegetables have been touted for their roles in cancer and coronary heart disease prevention. Now a European study says that 100% fruit and vegetable juices are just as beneficial.

Based on a review of the literature, the study determined that the beneficial effects of fruit and vegetables come not just from the fiber but also from the antioxidants which are present in juices.

The study does not recommend one juice over another but applies only to 100 percent juice. The study was published in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition (2006).