Packaged Juice: Be ware if you're drinking packaged juice! What a health expert warned

Packaged Juice is Harmful: This summer season, experts have warned that packaged juices are dangerous to health and are low in nutrients. He advised to avoid it. National Nutrition Week is celebrated every year from September 1 to 7. This year's theme is 'Nutritious Food for All

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packaged juices are generally low in fruit pulp and high in sugar. Because of this, its consumption increases the risk of diabetes and obesity. Processed juices are low in fiber, vitamins and minerals. The head of the dietetics unit at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. Shweta Gupta told IANS, "Packaged juices are not healthy at all. It is high in sugar and low in nutrients. While the amount of artificial flavors, stabilizers, sugar/sweeteners/fructose syrup is usually very high."

Benefits of drinking fresh juice

D. Shweta Gupta suggested eating fresh fruits instead of fresh and packaged juices. The reason for this is that when the juice is prepared, its pulp is removed and along with it vitamins, minerals, fiber are also removed. So, avoid juices, especially packaged juices, for good health," says Dr. K.K. Sharma, director of minimal access, GI and bariatric surgery at Delhi's CK Birla Hospital. Sukhwinder Singh Saggu told IANS that drinking juices of packaged fruits can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance and other health problems. Instead, fresh fruits provide a balanced mixture of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

packaged fruit juices should be avoided altogether

D. Sukhwinder Singh Saggu said, "Despite their healthy branding, packaged fruit juices are often added sugar and lack the essential nutrients and fiber provided by whole fruits. In addition, the ingredients used to make this juice often destroy beneficial enzymes and reduce the quality of the product." Instead, choose to drink whole fruits or fresh juices, as they provide the nutrition your body needs.