Articles by Moriah Keiper

Pomegranate juice with pieces of pomegranate

Is Pomegranate Juice as Good for a Person's Kidneys as Cranberry Juice?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Moriah Keiper

Pomegranate and cranberry juices are both high in antioxidants and help protect against health risks, such as kidney stones, hypertension and high blood cholesterol. Pomegranate juice contains polyphenols, which are antioxidants that protect against free radical production in the body.

Moriah Keiper, R.D., completed her Bachelor of Science in dietetics with a Spanish minor at Viterbo University and is a dietitian for Reinhart Food Service. She has written for organizations such as Winona Health in Winona, Minn. and the Tomah Veterans Association Medical Center in Tomah, Wis. Keiper has also edited and contributed articles for the Viterbo University Dietetics Department newsletter.