Fruit juice may be a good source of nutrients, such as vitamin C. The problem is that when drinking fruit juice, we may be get too many calories and too much sugar. Fruit juice can contain the same – and often times more – calories and sugar than a sugary soft drink. The antioxidants and vitamins in the juice don’t make up for all the sugar.

When we buy fruit juice, it isn’t always what it seems to be. High-quality juices may be labeled “100% pure,” but they may be stored in oxygen-depleting tanks and have “flavor packs” added to bring back the flavor that’s lost in processing. The lowest quality ones are little more than fruit-flavored sugar water. Fruit juice does not contain the fiber and phytonutrients found in fresh, raw fruit. It’s far better to opt for a whole piece of fruit or water containing pieces of fresh fruit.