To stay healthy and fit, people often include fruits, vegetables and juices etc. in their diet. To stay healthy, many people drink juice daily and make it an important part of their diet. However, due to the daily rush and busy schedule, drinking fresh fruit juice every day has become almost impossible. In such a situation, the trend of packed juice has also increased a lot among the people.

Apart from being tasty, they are also convenient to store, but are not healthy at all from the health point of view. If you are also among those people who drink packaged fruit juice daily, then today in this article we will know the disadvantages of packaged juice as told by Dr. Parmeet Kaur, Head and Chief Nutritionist and Dietician of Maringo Asia Hospital, Gurgaon.

High Sugar Content

The added sugars contained in many packaged juices can spike blood sugar levels , significantly increasing the risk of weight gain and type 2 diabetes.

Artificial Additives

Some packaged juices contain artificial flavours, colours and preservatives and may cause allergies or stomach problems.

Dental problems

The high sugar and acidity in packaged juices can erode tooth enamel, resulting in cavities and other dental problems .

Lack of fiber

Unlike fresh fruits, packed juices usually do not contain fiber, which is essential for proper digestion and blood sugar regulation.

nutritional deficiencies

Packaged juices may lose some of their vitamins and minerals due to the pasteurization process during production, leaving them with fewer nutrients than fresh juices.

Risk of chronic diseases

The high sugar content used in packaged juices can be harmful to health. In such a situation, drinking it repeatedly increases the risk of chronic diseases like metabolic syndrome, obesity and heart disease.