Let’s talk about juice. That bright, fruity glass we were all taught to think of as a health staple, practically a multivitamin in liquid form. But here’s the truth: it’s not. Not even close.
Many of us, especially mums and women juggling endless responsibilities, are trying to make the best choices for our bodies and our families. So let’s bust some myths and set the record straight about juice.
1. Juice is Liquid Sugar in a Glass
Yes, juice contains natural sugar. But sugar is sugar. Your body doesn’t care whether it came from fruit or a sugar cube, it reacts the same way. It spikes your insulin, shoots up your blood glucose, and sets you up for a crash.
Take orange juice, for example. A single glass contains about six teaspoons of sugar. Would you ever scoop six teaspoons into your morning tea or coffee? Of course not.
2. Where’s the Fibre, Love?
Juices are stripped of fibre, the very thing that helps keep you full, stabilises your blood sugar, and keeps everything moving smoothly in your gut.
When you eat a whole apple, the fibre slows down how your body absorbs the sugar. But with apple juice? It hits your bloodstream fast, with no buffer. Within 30 minutes, your energy plummets and your metabolism takes a hit. Fibre is the unsung hero of fruit, and juice just kicks it to the curb. Rude, right?
3. Juice Isn’t Real Food, It’s Fruit Drama
Juice is not a whole food. It’s a processed, concentrated version of fruit that your body doesn’t handle well. Imagine what your poor liver thinks when it's flooded with all that fructose at once.
If you’re a mum trying to keep your hormones balanced and your energy up, juice is not the answer.
Time for a Rethink
It’s time for all of us to rethink how we view juice. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of fruit in general, simply because of the sugar content. But if you fancy a little treat after your meal and your choice is between a doughnut, cake, or fruit, choose the whole fruit. Your gut, your mood and your blood sugar will thank you.
One Last Thing
Don’t forget to take our apple cider vinegar capsules. They support weight loss, aid gut health, and can reduce insulin spikes by nearly 30%.
-- Written by Hala, founder of Dietapplements
