How to cut back on juice
Many public health officials are now warning patients that fruit juice poses many of the same health risks as soda when it comes to obesity and diabetes. Here are some concrete actions can consumers take.By: Monica Eng, Chicago Tribune
Many public health officials are now warning patients that fruit juice poses many of the same health risks as soda when it comes to obesity and diabetes. Here are some concrete actions can consumers take.
- Opt for the real fruit. Eat whole fruits instead of drinking fruit juices. It’ll curb hunger better with fiber as opposed to sugars and calories.
- Water it down. Some new, less sugary juice products are on the market, but parents also can simply water down juice at home.
- Make a smoothie instead to quell hunger. One with bananas, blueberries, ice and no sugar is better than juice because it contains the fruits’ fiber.
- Watch product labels. Some may read “100 percent juice,” and although these contain no added sugar, they do have high levels of “natural” sugar.
- Go for freshly squeezed versus concentrate. Fruit juice concentrates also can make a product much sweeter than juice obtained simply from squeezing fruit.
- Reduce. Cutting out juice entirely may not be realistic for everyone, but restrict it to 6 or 8 ounces a day, maximum. Don’t drink your calories.
Distributed by McClatchy Tribune.
Tags: soda tax, accent, health, obesity
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