The pitfalls of fruit juice

posted by John Lampard on Wednesday, 16 January, 2008 to the comment subset

The pitfalls of fruit juice.

We have a new enemy. Fruit juice, contrary to popular perceptions, may not be as “healthy” as we’d like to think it is.

Juice junkies who quench their thirst with super-size drinks might be shocked to know their daily refreshment has more sugar and calories than a can of Coke. As post-Christmas diets and the summer heat send Australians flocking to juice bars, nutritionists have warned that their health-kick efforts could make them put on weight. “Juice is a good, nutritious way to gain weight,” dietitian Melanie McGrice said.

What now? Break out the Coke Zero instead?

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