Many people believe that consuming fruit juice is as good as eating whole fruits, but it is not true.
Juice is not healthier than whole fruit. A Harvard study found that drinking a fruit juice every day was associated with as much as a 21% increased risk of developing diabetes.
The dietary fiber in the pulp binds to the natural sugar in the fruit when you eat it as a whole.
The juicing processes lead to lower contents of beneficial phytochemicals and dietary fiber.
Juice fluids are absorbed more rapidly and lead to more dramatic changes in blood sugar and insulin levels than solid whole fruits.
Eating at least two servings per week of whole fruits—especially blueberries, grapes, and apples—is associated with a 23% lower risk of developing diabetes.
In contrast, drinking fruit juice leads to a spike in blood sugar, leaving you hungry again.
It means you eat more resulting in poorer regulation of blood sugar and increased calorie consumption.
So next time, skip the juicer and eat the whole fruits for added health benefits!