Thread: Alternative to Apple Juice?

I heard someone on another thread mention cranberry juice. I myself have tried neither AJ or CJ.

Originally Posted by ReachingForTheDream

So I've seen all this stuff about apple juice helping people with their recall/LDs. I would like some aid with my LDs. The problem? I hate apple juice.

So, is there any alternative to apple juice that would help me with recall/LDing? I would prefer any other fruit juice if possible. Also, will apple cider or apples themselves give me the same effect without having to consume vast amounts of apples? Or, if anyone could suggest a drink that uses apple juice as the main ingredient, I'd appreciate that too.

I remember someone else on here said that apples did the same thing to them as apple juice so I'd give them a try. Gods knows how many you have to eat though

ive tried using apple juice a couple of times now as part of a wake back to bed attempt, each time the sugar in them has prevented me from getting back to sleep quickly

You could try Cranberry-Apple juice, the cranberry is stronger then the apple but it still has some of the effects as the pure applejuice. I use the "OceanSpray" brand cranberry-apple. Give it a go.

I tried apple juice twice, and both times I had no lucid dreams so this is a good thread. I'd just take a multi-vitamin at night. If you just have one (not more) it's good for you anyway.

I don't know WHY this post keeps getting ignored. But it has a lot of useful information, and if you read it, you'll notice that there are better fruits/juices than apple juice that will aid in lucid dreaming.

Originally Posted by dodobird

According to the article abstract Acetylcholine levels were improved because of antioxidants. It suggests that antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables get digested better than antioxidant supplements. The study was funded by the U.S. Apple Association and the Apple Products Research and Education Council, so no wonder they tested apples, even though they are fruits and vegetables with more antioxidants than apples.

A quick google search for antioxidant rich fruits revealed these lists:
http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/top...icle16245.html
Fruits
1. Prunes
2. Raisins
3. Blueberries
4. Blackberries
5. Strawberries
6. Raspberries
7. Plums
8. Oranges
9. Red grapes
10. Cherries


Vegetables
1. Kale
2. Spinach
3. Brussels sprouts
4. Alfalfa sprouts
5. Broccoli flowers
6. Beets
7. Red bell peppers
8. Onions
9. Corn
10. Eggplant

http://drbenkim.com/articles-antioxidants.html
Rank Food Serving Size Antioxidant Capacity per Serving
1 Small red beans, dried 1/2 cup 13727
2 Wild blueberries 1 cup 13427
3 Red kidney beans, dried 1/2 cup 13259
4 Pinto beans 1/2 cup 11864
5 Blueberries, cultivated 1 cup 9019
6 Cranberries 1 cup 8983
7 Artichoke hearts, cooked 1 cup 7904
8 Blackberries 1 cup 7701
9 Dried prunes 1/2 cup 7291
10 Raspberries 1 cup 6058
11 Strawberries 1 cup 5938
12 Red delicious apple One 5900
13 Granny Smith apple One 5381
14 Pecans 1 ounce 5095
15 Sweet cherries 1 cup 4873
16 Black plum One 4844
17 Russet potato, cooked One 4649
18 Black beans 1/2 cup 4181
19 Plum One 4118
20 Gala apple One 3903

It seems that among fruit, berries are especially rich in antioxidants. I suggest that in addition to apples we try them and see if they affect dream vividness and lucidity.

Hey, I searched everywhere but couldn't seem to find it :s

Thanks though, I will try berries now.