Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Orange juice is a convenient and inexpensive drink. It is available year-round and, like all fruits, contains natural sugars.
Some people are accustomed to drinking orange juice daily. This habit raises questions about the suitability of this for the health of the body.
A report by the Fairy Well Health website, which specializes in health news, stated that one cup of orange juice, 100 percent fresh, contains about 20.8 grams of sugar and 112 calories.
Most juices available in stores are pasteurized, that is, heat treated to kill germs and bacteria. This process does not significantly affect the taste or nutritional value of orange juice.
Research indicates that orange juice is not a suitable drink for daily consumption. This is due to its lack of fiber and the possibility of causing high blood sugar levels.
But in return, this drink provides some of the nutrients the body needs, such as vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid.
Most adults need one and a half cups of fruit per day. Experts recommend consuming half the serving in the form of whole fruit instead of juice. This is to get more fiber and keep your blood sugar level stable.
Orange juice lovers can incorporate it into a balanced diet. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant compounds such as flavonoids, in addition to some types of vitamin D and calcium.
