Difference in Nutritional Content in Fresh Fruit, Juice, and Smoothies

Dream - Juice and smoothies are often chosen to meet the fiber and nutritional needs of people who don't like eating fruits.

The process and consumption of juice and smoothies are quite easy. Fruits can be mixed and combined to make them taste fresher.

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You can also strain the fruit seeds and consume only the extract to make it more comfortable in the throat, but there are significant nutritional differences between fresh fruit, juice, and smoothies.

This causes Dream friends to still not be able to get maximum fiber and nutrition by only consuming juice or smoothies.

“When we are squeezing or crushing fruits to make them into juice or smoothies, most of the fiber content in the fruit will be lost,” said Dr. Nadhira Afifa through Instagram.

However, fiber is very important for digestive health and can control blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and maintain immune function.

Research also proves that the fiber and micronutrient content in whole fruits is much higher compared to that in smoothies and fruit juice.

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People who dislike eating fresh fruits can consume smoothies as a better alternative to fruit juice. This is because smoothies still contain almost all parts of the fruit, while juice has a higher water content.

“In fact, sometimes (the water content in juice) exceeds that of the fruit,” said Dr. Nadhira.

Dream friends can consume fresh fruit juice without sugar if they want to be healthier. Also, avoid fruit juices that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, and consume a variety of fruits to meet nutritional needs.

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Juice vs Smoothies, Find Out Which is Healthier

Dream - One easy solution for people who don't like vegetables and fruits is to drink juice or smoothies. Both can make vegetables and fruits taste fresher and more delicious. The texture is slightly different and more practical to consume.

It is important to know that juice and smoothies are processed differently. Juice has a more liquid texture, while smoothies are more coarse.

According to Nutritionist Rachel Olsen, juice only squeezes the nutrients and water from fruits and vegetables. When making juice, the skin, seeds, and pulp of vegetables and fruits will be discarded.

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However, these three things are good sources of fiber for the body. The loss of some fiber sources in juice makes the drink less filling.

On the other hand, smoothies can be a substitute for breakfast because they contain fiber. In addition, smoothies can also help regulate blood sugar and improve gut microbiota health.

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According to Rachel, it is better to consume smoothies to meet the body's nutritional and fiber needs. But if you want to absorb all the benefits of fruits and vegetables, both are best consumed in their whole form.