Is Orange Juice Healthy?

Many choose juice as a healthier alternative to soda but how much healthier is it? Take a peek at these two labels and see what you think:

These are nutrition labels from common beverages you can find in the store. One is a 12 oz orange juice and the other is a 12 oz soda. One has a few more calories while the other has a little more sugar. Which is which? Which one is a better choice?

Neither of these are healthy choices. You probably figured out that the one on the left is the juice and the one on the right is the soda. They are both loaded with sugars and will spike your blood sugar and insulin resulting in increased inflammation in your body that will contribute to a variety of chronic diseases.

What about vitamin C?

But what about the vitamin C in orange juice? When you consume vitamin C with a high amount of sugar, they compete to get inside your cells, so the sugar essentially wipes out the benefit of the vitamin C. Orange juice is not a good source of vitamin C just because it says so on the label.

Forget the juice or the pop. Choose water. And if you want a treat that provides a little nutritional benefit, eat an orange.