- Fruit juices offer great taste and health benefits that are found naturally in juice.
- Juices are nutritious, either naturally or when fortified, with nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium and vitamin D.
- juices are fat-free, rich in vitamins, minerals and naturally occurring phytonutrients that contribute to good health.
- Phytonutrients are compounds in fruits, vegetables and other plants that are found to have disease preventative and disease fighting properties.
- Juices are considered nutritionally rich or nutrient-dense foods since they offer multiple nutrients (vitamins, minerals and naturally occurring phytonutrients) in each ½ cup serving.
- Studies have proved that the nutrients found in juices offer health benefits.
- The calorie content can vary a little from juice to juice, most fruit juices have only 60-80 calories per each ½ cup of nutritionally rich juice.
- Children and adults should consume a healthy, balanced diet that does not include excessive amounts of any food or beverage.
Phytonutrients
PHYTONUTRIENTS or PHYTOCHEMICALS, are natural active compounds found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables and their juices. They work with other plant nutrients and dietary fiber to help protect against disease and to help promote good health.
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