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Chapter 12.3


                                            Fruit Juices Are Unhealthy


            The soft drink makers are increasing their focus on producing and marketing fruit juices as public
            perception  has  changed  towards  soft  drinks.  The  majority  thinks  that  fruit  juices  are  great  for
            health. This is absolutely untrue. Fruit juices are unhealthy. Let us see the reasons.


            Why Packed Fruit Juices are Unhealthy?

            • Packed fruit juices contain large quantity of sugar. This causes obesity. The impact on body is as
              bad as a soft drink. This amount of sugar, especially in liquid form, skyrockets the blood sugar
              and  causes  an  insulin  reaction  in  the  body.  Over  time,  this  can  lead  to  diabetes  or  insulin
              resistance.

            • Most of the nutrients of the fruit are lost in the packaged juice.

            • The juice contains no fibre.
             
            Why Fresh Fruit Juices are Unhealthy?

            • The effect of increasing blood sugar quickly is the same as soft drinks and packaged juices.

            • A lot many nutrients and fibre are lost in fresh juices as compared with whole fruits. The losses
              may be less than packaged juices.

            What is the Solution?

            • Eat fresh fruits.


            • Do not drink packaged or fresh fruit juices.

            • When thirsty, drink water!
































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