9 Reasons Why Packaged Juice Is Bad For You
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1. Packaged juices are often strained. This is why they lack fibre.
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2. Packaged juices undergo high chemical processing which removes its nutrients.
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3. Unlike eating fresh fruits or drinking fresh juice, packaged juice do not leave you feeling full.
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4. To increase its shelf life, packaged juices are loaded with preservatives.
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5. Some packaged juices contain high fructose corn syrup which is an artificial sweetener.
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6. Packaged juices are loaded with sugar and artificial flavours and colours which are harmful to health.
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7. These juices are often processed with a lot of heat this causes fruits to lose its vitamins.
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8. Some juice boxes contain magnesium chloride which can cause kidney and intestine issues.
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9. The juices are also made with less oxygen to increase its shelf life.
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