Is juicing a good idea?

Blending the parts of fruits and vegetables that can be eaten produces a drink with more healthy plant chemicals and fiber. If you try juicing, make only as much juice as you can drink at once. Harmful bacteria can grow quickly in freshly made juice. If you buy commercial fresh juice, choose a pasteurized product.

What are the different types of fruit juice?

These include orange juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, and others. Different fruit juices offer various health benefits, but some risks are also associated with drinking large amounts of certain juices. Fruit juice comes from the flesh of the fruit or from the whole fruit itself.

Where does fruit juice come from?

Fruit juice comes from the flesh of the fruit or from the whole fruit itself. The method of making fruit juice varies depending on the fruit, but many manufacturers make juice by crushing or “pressing” the fruit to squeeze out the juice inside, then pasteurizing or adding preservatives before packaging the final product.

What is one-hundred percent juice?

"One-hundred percent juice is any beverage that's been made from fruit either by squeezing, pressing or mashing the fruit to extract that sweet liquid inside. These juices will proudly advertise in the front label 100% juice," explains Blanca Garcia, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Health Canal.