Is Orange Juice 'Bad' For You Or Not? Nutrition Experts Have Strong Thoughts
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An 8-ounce serving contains roughly 20 grams of sugar, equivalent to nearly 5 teaspoons.
A glass to wash down your pancakes and bacon, a cup when you’re getting the sniffles: For many households in the United States, orange juice is part of the morning routine. Sure, it has vitamin C, potassium and folate, but it’s also packed with sugar and citric acid, which has started to earn it a bad reputation.
While OJ has long been seen as a health drink, should this breakfast table staple be a thing of the past? We talked to a variety of health and nutrition experts about the effects of OJ on your body and how to best consume it.
How healthy is orange juice for you, from a nutrition standpoint?
The good-ish news is that you’re probably consuming other foods that are far less healthy than a glass of orange juice. But it’s not a superfood, by any means.
“I wouldn’t say orange juice is bad for the body. It’s a source of essential nutrients,” said Heidi McIndoo, a registered dietitian. “However, like most things, when consumed in large quantities, it can lead to unhealthy results.”