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Plus, orange juice often contains as much sugar and as many calories.
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At the same time, due to its concentration of beneficial micronutrients, there are actually some benefits.
We reviewed the science and listed the side effects below.
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You may gain weight.
Like most foods and drinks, orange juice contains caloriesnearly all of which are from sugar.
And those same fattening effects can be seen long-term.
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You may increase your risk of punch in 2 diabetes.
You’ll be closer to reaching your daily recommendation for fruit.
There’s a positive of drinking too much orange juice?!
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(One cup of 100% fruit juiceis considered to be 1 cup/serving from the fruit group.)
When juices are consumed, they should be 100% juice (without added sugars)."
You may protect your brain.
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You may moderately support heart health.
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