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In Lithuania, more than 50 million are consumed each year. liters of various juices, nectars and fruit drinks. One of the most popular myths is that juices made from concentrated juices are not natural.
“The words ‘made from concentrated juice’ on juice packaging still cause negative emotions in the consumer. The term “concentrate” sounds similar to “preservative”, although no preservatives are added to the juice; juice pasteurization ensures a long shelf life.
Juice concentrate means that some of the water extracted from quality fresh fruit juices is removed and returned later during production. These juices retain all their nutritional properties, so there is no doubt about their naturalness ”, says Marius Gudauskas, director of Eckes-Granini Lietuva, a 25-year-old juice, nectar and fruit drinks company.
Juice for diet – yes, for detoxification – no
The doctor-nutritionist Edvardas Grišinas is convinced that many myths about juice are born from ignorance or belief in everything that is written online.
“Rumor has it that the juice is not for dieters. In fact, juice is an excellent alternative to fruits and vegetables, so by adjusting your diet and including more fruits and vegetables in your diet, you can replace some of them with natural fruit or vegetable juices with pulp. It is necessary to remember that juice is not a drink, but a food with energy value, so when monitoring the amount of calories consumed, it is necessary to calculate the nutritional value of the juice ”, says E. Grishin.
Another popular myth is that juice perfectly detoxifies the body. According to a nutritionist, juice is not the best way to cleanse the body; detoxification is a natural process that juice can slow down.
“Consuming large amounts of juice to cleanse the body can cause unpleasant sensations: bloating, indigestion or heaviness. A healthy and balanced diet, a sufficient amount of fluids and foods rich in fiber help to detoxify the body,” advises the nutritionist.
No added sugars, only 100% natural juice
Another popular myth about juices is that they contain too much sugar. To disprove this myth, M. Gudauskas suggests paying attention to what is written on the juice pack.
“All fruits have natural sugar, some more, some less, but the sugar content can only be changed by making nectars or juices. For example, to improve the taste of cranberry juice, it can be sweetened and sweet juices such as Grapes can be further diluted so that consumers can enjoy a healthier alternative with less sugar. In both cases, the juice container will be marked as a juice or nectar drink, respectively, “says the head of the company.
The 100% natural juice is not artificially sweetened, the sugar it contains is of natural origin. The vitamins in juice are also natural, disproving another myth that juice does not contain useful trace elements.
“Juices, like fruits and vegetables, contain vitamins and microelements that are useful for the body. If a person does not have the opportunity to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, it is possible to drink juice,” says E. Grishin.
Juice expert M. Gudauskas points out that a glass of 100% orange juice, which is preferred by consumers in the country, satisfies more than 50 percent. Recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
Caution with medication
However, another myth that juice can inhibit the effects of medications taken is closer to the truth. According to a dietitian, pineapple and grapefruit juice can affect the active ingredients of the drug, so users should closely consult the package insert for possible side effects when used with certain juices.
“When consuming juice, it should be taken into account that certain juices, and more precisely the flavonoids they contain, can interact with liver enzymes that break down anticoagulants. Such is cranberry and apple juice. Therefore, when taking anticoagulants, you should consult your doctor about choosing the right diet ”, emphasizes E. Grišinas.
