Buy healthy fruit juice? Everything you need to know

The healthiest fruit juices are the varieties without added sugars and preferably 100% pure juice. Think orange, apple and pomegranate juice, but also vegetable-fruit combinations such as carrot-apple or beetroot juice. Note: even pure juice naturally contains sugars. Juice with pulp often scores better because it still contains some fiber. If you really want to be healthy, variety is key and you can also consider diluted juices or smoothies.

The healthiest fruit juice drink is simple: 100% juice with no additions. No sugar, no syrup, no artificial flavourings. Variants like freshly squeezed orange juice or cold-pressed vegetable-fruit juices are top choices. In practice, juices that mix fruit and vegetables are also interesting because they often contain less sugar and offer more nutrients. Always check the label, because many “fruit drinks” are mostly water with sugar.

A glass of fresh orange juice every day can be fine, but don’t overdo it. Although it’s rich in vitamin C, you also quickly consume a lot of sugars without the fiber of a whole orange. One glass per day fits well within a healthy diet. If you drink more, sugar intake adds up quickly. Alternating with water or tea is a smart move.

Fruit juices with the least sugar are often combinations with vegetables, such as tomato juice or vegetable juices with a little fruit. Pure fruit juices like grape and apple juice contain relatively more natural sugars. If you want less sugar, choose diluted juices or varieties with less sweet fruits, such as berries or citrus.

If you really want to watch the sugar, you’ll quickly end up with vegetable juices or light variants without added sugars. Think of tomato juice or combinations with cucumber and celery. These contain less fruit sugar than classic juices. “Zero” or sugar-free drinks can also be an alternative, although they are not officially pure fruit juices anymore.

The healthiest fruit juice is one that stays as close as possible to the pure fruit, without added ingredients. Freshly pressed, 100% fruit and preferably with some pulp. Even better is a blend with vegetables for extra nutrients and less sugar. In the end it’s about balance: fruit juice can certainly be part of a healthy diet, as long as you drink it in moderation.

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