{"id":34570,"date":"2018-03-15T23:09:26","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T22:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/?p=34570"},"modified":"2018-03-15T23:09:26","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T22:09:26","slug":"3-reasons-you-should-drink-less-juice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/3-reasons-you-should-drink-less-juice\/","title":{"rendered":"3 REASONS YOU SHOULD DRINK LESS JUICE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Juice is a part of practically every diet today. It’s hard to see one eating without some colored liquid around him.<\/p>\n

Juice has its benefits, to be honest. For example, they are a vitamin and mineral supplement for those who find it hard to eat enough fruits and vegetables. But despite that, it appears to not really offer much to the body, and according to experts, may do more harm than good.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the reasons this is true.<\/p>\n

JUICE LACKS NECESSARY FIBRE<\/strong><\/p>\n

While juice does contain the vitamins and minerals you\u2019d find in fresh produce, it\u2019s devoid of the vast majority of\u00a0dietary fiber \u2014 the parts of the plant your body can\u2019t digest. Just because your body doesn\u2019t absorb fiber, however, that doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t use it.<\/p>\n

Fiber moves through your gastrointestinal tract to help regulate healthy digestion and keep you full longer,\u00a0according to experts. Eating a\u00a0high-fiber diet\u00a0has also been shown to reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity. And without the missing fiber, juice won\u2019t keep you full. Research has found that\u00a0drinking nutrients is less satisfying than eating them.<\/p>\n

MOST JUICE IS JUST SUGAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most produce naturally contains sugar, and fruit typically packs more than vegetables. Without fiber in the mix, juice is essentially just the natural sugars and water found in its ingredients. Though natural sugar may seem harmless, your body does little to distinguish between the sugars in an apple versus those in a piece of candy.<\/p>\n

Whether the sugar comes from a fruit or a vegetable or whether it\u2019s added sugar is probably less of an issue as compared to what goes along with the sugar. In other words,\u00a0when you eat banana, the fiber in the fruit helps to slow the absorption of its sugars into the bloodstream, preventing spikes in blood glucose. When you drink juice, on the other hand, the sugar hit is immediate and unmitigated, leading to insulin spikes and eventual crashes. In the short-term, this means your energy levels are likely to seesaw;\u00a0in the long-term, insulin spikes may contribute to weight gain, type 2 diabetes and other issues.<\/p>\n

Opting for\u00a0green juice, that is, a juice made entirely or primarily from vegetables is a smarter choice because vegetables are typically lower in sugar and calories than fruits.<\/p>\n

JUICE MAY INCREASE WEIGHT GAIN <\/strong><\/p>\n

When your body gets a hit of sugar,\u00a0it expects calories and substance to go along with it. When you drink a sugary juice without consuming any fiber to keep you satisfied, your body can get confused and hungry\u2014potentially leading you to overeat later on.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that consuming solid foods, as opposed to liquids, may offer more satiety, leading people to eat less afterward.<\/p>\n

Juice may not be the health hero it\u2019s made out to be. If you love it, though, it can be part of a balanced diet. Just keep portions moderate, incorporate plenty of low-sugar vegetables in your blend and have some fiber-rich foods in or with your beverage.<\/p>\n

Perhaps most importantly, avoid the common trap of thinking of juice as a zero-calorie freebie. People end up drinking as much of it as they would like and don\u2019t realize how it can really add up in sugar and calories. It\u2019s a snack, not free food.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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