The Juice Illusion

THE JUICE ILLUSION: WHAT'S IN YOUR JUICE? YOU COULD DRINK YOUR CALORIES... To make an... 8oz glass of carrot juice, it takes 5-8 large carrots or about 35-40 baby carrots. 8oz glass of orange juice, it takes 4 oranges. 8oz glass of apple juice, it takes 3-4 apples. FRUCTOSE MOST 100% JUICE DRINKS ARE HIGH IN SUGAR CONTENT READ THE LABEL - Without fruit fiber, fructose will be absorbed faster and can negatively affect blood sugar levels. Coconut water is 45 calories - During commercial processing, the pulp and flesh of the fruit is per 8-ounce serving. Sugar should not appear in the list of ingredients. Many fruit juices contain added sugar. removed leaving just the sugary water- High quantities won't metabolize fully and will turn into fat. up to 50% fructose. Yes, all fruits naturally contain sugar (fructose), but at reasonable levels. The Worst Offenders - This sugary water becomes concentrated Grape Juice: 170 calories and 40 grams of sugar per glass. and higher in calories than the same size serving of fruit. Pomegranate Juice: Over 2 times the calories and 3 times the sugar of a cup of pomegranate seeds. WARNING! Drinking fruit juice increases your risk of obesity related type 2 diabetes. Swap fruit juice for whole fruits (mainly blueberries, grapes and apples) three times a week and cut your risk by 7%. FRUIT vs. JUICE 1 cup serving of Fruit 100% juice (1 cup/8 oz.) calories sugar Grape Grape 义 104 A 23g X 170 40g Pomegranate メ 72 A 12g Pomegranate 158 37g Grapefruit Grapefruit X 74 A 16.1g X 136 30g Pineapple 83 Pineapple 120 16g 28g Orange Orange X 81 A 12g X 110 A 22g Apple Apple X 57 A 11.3g 110 A 26g What About Juicing? Juicing... - Contains essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and other phytonutrients. 95% B of the vitamins and other nutrients the body needs are in raw fruit and vegetable juices. Only 100% fruit or vegetable juice contains none of the additives that yoU would find in many processed foods. Boosts the immune system. - Reduces the risk of cancer. Versus Bottled Juices: The heating and processing of pasteurization can destroy some vitamins and phytonutrients. - If consumed in moderation, juices could be included in a healthy diet. ... BUT IT'S BETTER TO EAT YOUR CALORIES! The caloric amount in a 16oz glass of orange juice = 8 oranges The calories you drink are LESS SATISFYING than the calories you chew. After a glass of juice, you're more likely to consume more food (and more calories) than if you'd eaten a whole piece óf fruit. - Therefore, your total daily calorie intake could be 12 to 19% higher due to the unsatisfying consumption of empty calorie juices. Insoluble and soluble fiber from fruit helps increase fullness during meals, assisting weight loss and obesity prevention. Many essential nutrients are lost from the fruit when it is processed. HEALTH BENEFITS OF FRUIT PULP (oranges, apples pineapples, etc) PHYTONUTRIENTS: - The soluble fiber lowers cholesterol by binding to the cholesterol molecule and assisting its excretion from the body. - Nutrients currently believed to protect against cancer, heart disease and stroke. BERRY SEEDS AND FRUIT SKINS: Don't be fooled by juice. It is always the healthier choice to enjoy whole fruits and vegetables. These insoluble fibers help regulate the colon, removing bacteria and other carcinogens from the gut, protecting against colorectal cancer. SOURCES: http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=10156 http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/aug/04/demon-drink-war-on-sugar http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/sep/07/smoothies-fruit-juices-new-health-risk http://www.pritikin.com/your-health/health-benefits/healthy-weight-loss/254-beverage-bloat-body-bloat.html http://www.pritikin.com/your-health/healthy-living/eating-right/1795-is-coconut-water-good-for-you.html http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG10162603/The-real-benefits-of-juicing.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/juicing/AN02107 http://www.livinggreensjuice.com/Benefits-of-Juicing-s/1824.htm http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?iname=george&dbid%=24 * pritikin www.PRITIKIN.COM