FABLOW AgriLife Issue 38 | Page 5

Juice Can Be Nutritious I was ready an article about how fruit juice has a bad reputation, it is high in sugar, its causing obesity in children, and people are comparing it to other sugary beverages such as sodas. I personally have never been a fan of giving my child a lot of fruit juice, however the recommended 4-6oz of 100% fruit juice is packed with nutrients. Is fruit juice high in sugar? Yes, but compared to sodas or sweet tea, 100% fruit juice is a better option. In my home we offer water or 1% milk, and encourage eating whole fruits. Now do we have 100% fruit juice in our home, absolutely, we all enjoy a little juice every now and then. Don't be scared to have or give a little fruit juice, I always say everything in moderation. As for other sugary beverages, like soda and sweet tea, offer none or very little as it is high in sugar and low in nutrients. Check out the link for more information about Healthy Drinks-> https://healthydrinkshealthykids.org/parents/ AND the Article I read->https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/ juice-can-go-back-on-your-table/ .