When Alexa and I went on WBAL for Sunday Brunch, one of the topics we discussed was fruit vs. fruit juice.  In today’s post, Lisa follows up on the issue with some quick guidance on the difference in healthfulness between fruit and fruit juice:

Lisa, does fruit juice count as one of your dialy servings of fruit?
And, is drinking fruit juice just as hearth healthy as eating fruit?

Fruit juice is only a serving of fruit IF it is 100% fruit juice.
So, be sure to read the label to make sure the juice is 100% fruit juice, not a fruit “cocktail” or juice “drink” as some of those only contain as little as 2% fruit juice.

While 100% fruit juice is a serving as fruit, unlike whole fruit, it does NOT contain fiber. Fiber aids in heart and digestive health so make sure you eat whole fruits in addition to drinking them.

 And, of course, both 100% fruit juice and whole fruit are one of the healthiest treats you can enjoy.  Skip the soda and processed desserts and choose fruit every time; your heart and health will benefit.