Tuesday, March 29, 2022

5 Fitness Myths Debunked : 5) JUICE IS A HEALTHY FOOD CHOICE

5 Fitness Myths Debunked :  5) JUICE IS A HEALTHY FOOD CHOICE

5) JUICE IS A HEALTHY FOOD CHOICE :

Do you have juice in your fridge right now? Well mosey on over there and have gander at the nutrition facts. Now, you may want to sit down because fainting from a standing position may land you in the hospital. Take a look at the value for fiber. Does the number have an uncanny resemblance to a goose egg? Hang on - don't throw your reading glasses out the window; they're working just fine. You really did see a zero there. But isn't fruit high in fiber? The package says it's made with real Florida oranges! I know the first time that fact came to my attention, I felt so deceived that I re-enacted the shower scene from the Crying Game. I admit, it's a bit dramatic, but seeing that zero was distressing nonetheless.


Now, once you recover form that devastating blow, feast your eyes on the sugar content. Is it in the vicinity of 30 grams per 250ml serving? With all that extra sugar in our bloodstream, we've just introduced some new buddies to our already unwanted fat cells. Yikes. Can this day get any worse? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but at least you know now right? Yeah, those words didn't get me out of the shower immediately either, but I survived.

If you have stubborn fat, this may be the reason that dreams of weight loss elude you like a wet bar of soap. Juice is not a replacement for actual fruit. Not only are you getting a dose of sugar that even Mary Poppins wouldn't recommend, but you also miss out on the benefits of fiber that real fruit provides. If optimal health and weight management is your goal, put down the juice box, and walk away slowly... for he is the enemy.


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