Let the Kids Have Juice
It’s a misconception that giving children 100% juice, such as orange, apple and grapefruit juice, will make them overweight, according to a thorough review of the evidence by researchers at Louisiana State University and Baylor College of Medicine. This is good news because drinking 100% fruit juice is an easy way for children to get important nutrients and antioxidants, also found in whole fruit.
Tip: Check to be sure that “100% juice” appears on the label, signifying the product is real juice and not inferior “juice drinks” that are largely flavored sugar water.
This EatSmart column is reprinted from USAWEEKEND Magazine and is copyrighted by Jean Carper. It cannot be reprinted without permission from Jean Carper.
