When it comes to choosing between a glass of fruit juice and a plate of fresh fruit cuts, choose the latter. Here's why.
While fruit juices can be a convenient, they lack fibre and other nutrients found in the skin and pulp of whole fruits.
The process of juicing extracts most of the liquid content from fruits, leaving behind the fibrous material.
As a result, fruit juices contain little to no fibre and mostly sugar.
A medium orange contains about 12 grams of sugar, while a cup of orange juice has approximately 21 grams.
High sugar from fruits is linked to increased levels of blood sugar, leading to type 2 diabetes and poor liver health.
Fibre-rich fruits are linked to improved gut health, lower bad cholesterol levels, and decreased risks of obesity and heart diseases.
Most nutritionists suggesting eating your fruits rather than drinking them.