But that doesn’t mean that all juices should be considered unhealthy.

When it comes to picking the right juice, though, it’s not always straightforward.

There are certainly many options that aren’t particularly worth it.

bottles of juices

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Many juices will concentrate all the sweetness and flavor of fruits and vegetables without providing any nutrients.

Some even include preservatives and additives that outweigh the potential benefits, so choose wisely.

“Any real juice would be better than something with sugar added.

uncle matt’s organic ultimate defense juice

Uncle Matt’s Organic

So grape juice would be better than a grape cocktail with added sugar.

And the fewer ingredients, the better.”

These options are nutrient-rich, are lower in sugar than conventional drinks, and have minimal added ingredients.

suja organic probiotic juice

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“No added sugars or anything artificial makes this drink a go-to in my home.

Because it’s not heat-pasteurized, you’re more likely to reap thebenefits of the added probiotics.

“It also contains organic fruits and vegetables, which increase the vitamin and mineral content of this drink.

pom wonderful pomegranate juice

Sam’s Club

This beverage contains no additives and will keep you hydrated due to its purified water.”

Find Suja at supermarkets like Target, Whole Foods, and others.

And most importantly, POM doesn’t add any sugar or synthetic ingredients to its product.

sunsweet amaz!n prune juice with lemonade

Sunsweet

you could find POM juices at most grocery stores.

Plus, the lemonade mix-in makes it extra palatable.

you could buy Sunsweet at most grocers, including Target, Walmart, Jewel Osco, and Wegmans.

bolthouse farms green goodness smoothie

Courtesy of Bolthouse Farms

Each bottle provides over three fruit and veggie servings, and it is made with only high-quality ingredients.”

For a strictly vegetable juice option, Manaker recommends the100% Carrot Juice.

“Made with 100% carrot juice, this drink is packed with veggie goodness in every sip.”

evolution-fresh-organic-super-fruit-greens-smoothie

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Bolthouse Farms drinks are sold at stores nationwide, such as Target and CVS.

This one is sold mainly at Starbucks locations, but you may find it at other stores like CVS.

“Watermelon is a hydrating fruit, thanks to the electrolytes that it provides,” says Manaker.

wtrmln wtr watermelon cold-pressed juice

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Wtrmln Wtr juice can be found at Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, and other large retailers.

“V8 is my favorite go-to.

Because [vegetable juice] is high in sodium, I opt for low sodium.

v8 low sodium vegetable juice

Campbell’s

Additionally, this juice has no added sugar, which makes it a healthful drinking beverage.”

It also includes 1 billion CFUs of probiotic cultures to keep your digestive system balanced.

you might buy this cherry juice at Whole Foods and other health-minded grocers.

garden of flavor turmeric tonic

Amazon

lakewood organic pure tart cherry juice

Courtesy of Lakewood