A highly publicized European study published in 2006 said that “100 percent” juices protect against cancer and heart disease as effectively as whole fruits and vegetables. But you're still better off with the real thing, say consultants to Consumer Reports.
The study was funded by a juice maker — Welch’s — and evaluated 48 previous studies of apparent disease prevention from produce or juice. But the conclusions are tenuous, experts tell Consumer Reports, because none of the studies directly compared juice with produce; the experts know of no such studies.
The magazine says since many pieces of fruit are used to make a cup of juice, you'll get more nutrients from a serving of fresh juice than from a single fruit or vegetable.
But, because juices have very little fiber, and many more calories and sugar per serving than whole produce, they pack less punch and are less likely to satisfy hunger.
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