Unfortunately it usually is not. Most of the health benefits from fruits come from the fiber. When you drink it, you don't have any fiber so mostly you are getting fructose or sugar!
How about meatball subs with tomato sauce on crusty bread?
Swedish meatballs with gravy and sour cream over egg noodles
Sweet and sout meatballs with equal parts grape jelly and chili sauce ( yes I know it sounds vile but they are amazing) serve with a green vegetable and rice.
Stuff pork chops by making a pocket part way through. Mix apple cider or jiuce with chopped apples and stove top cornbread stuffing. Salt and pepper the outsides. Brown on both sides in a skillet with a little olive oil and then bake for about 15 minutes. Serve with broccolli or other green...
I recommend Joy of Cooking- 75 Anniversary Edition is just out as a great all around gourmet type book and Better Homes and Garden for a great all around american family cookbook with the basics.