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annefood 7yr @bryce there are a few types of juice—there's real, freshly squeezed juice which doesn't have any added sugar. There's fruit juice from concentrate that you'd find in the frozen section of the grocery store that shouldn't contain any added sugars. And there are "juice" drinks that are marketed as juice but are basically just sugar water. You should always read the label, which will tell you if it contains added sugar or not. As far as the Avoid Sugar at Breakfast Challenge is concerned, 100% fruit juice is allowed because it doesn't contain added sugar, just the natural sugars from the fruit. However, avoiding juice with added sugar isn't the end of the story. Whole fruit is high in natural sugars, but because whole fruits contain so much fiber, the sugar doesn't go straight to the bloodstream and our bodies are able to handle the sugar load. When we juice the fruit, we remove the fiber, which results in a huge load of sugar to the bloodstream. While it is better than drinking soda, our bodies don't really know the difference when it comes to the sugar. I recommend sticking with whole fruit, because not only does it prevent a sugar spike, it also helps fill us up. If you must drink juice, drink small quantities (8 ounces at most) of freshly squeezed 100% juice as it contains the most nutrients and no preservatives, and drink it rarely. -
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annefood 7yr @bryce you're welcome!
