Eating fruit or drink the juice? Which is better?
When it comes to the benefits of juices towards health, today we want to leave you with detailed information regarding the myths surrounding them and what are the benefits they really have.
Myths
A fruit juice does the same damage as a soft drink
Fake. Sodas and juices are unlikely to affect your health in the same way. At least that’s what the National Library of Medicine says.
They contain a lot of fiber
Fake. Fruit juices are high in calories, due to sugars, and low in fiber, which makes them inefficient in reducing hunger and keeping you satisfied, and could cause you to gain weight instead of losing it.
They help lose weight
Fake. It does not matter if it is orange, green or grapefruit, unfortunately juices are not as low in calories as you thought and drinking them, instead of eating the fruits, could cause weight gain, instead of making you lose those extra pounds .
This is because they are high sugar drinks and most people do not compensate for this by eating fewer calories from other foods unless they make a conscious effort.
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Truths
Contains more vitamins than other drinks
Certain. According to the US National Library of Medicine, fruit juice contains more vitamins, minerals and compounds, which are not normally present in sugary soft drinks.
Contrary to popular belief, ½ cup or 120 ml of juice can contain most of the necessary vitamins and minerals, including iron, potassium, and magnesium, found in fruit.
The next day it is no longer as nutritious
Certain. The thing with the natural is that it has an expiration date or loss of effectiveness sooner than the industrialized and although a squeezed fruit has the same vitamins and minerals as the fruit, its nutrients degrade over time.
Strengthen the immune system
Certain. Thanks to the carotenoids, polyphenols and flavonoids that juices contain, they can help neutralize radicals, reduce the risk of diseases, because they strengthen the immune system and, incidentally, help reduce inflammation, the oxidative processes of cells, control cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of hypertension.
