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Put down the juice: Excessive fruit juice consumption can cause weight gain

Fruits have natural sugars that slowly release into the body. Drinking it as juice essentially floods the system.

News 12 Staff

Jan 17, 2024, 7:44 AM

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A new analysis has found that drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day can lead to weight gain in children and adults.

Fruits have natural sugars that slowly release into the body. Drinking it as juice essentially floods the system.

Doctors say fruit juice should be seen as an occasional sweet treat and not a way to quench thirst.

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