Why apples are better than apple juice for not getting sick
Eating whole fruit, not drinking fruit juice, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Eating whole fruits like apples and oranges helps keep your blood sugar healthy, but drinking fruit juice doesn’t help as much. The fiber and stuff in the fruit slow down sugar absorption and help your body use insulin better.
Surprising Findings
Fruit juice offers no diabetes protection despite coming from fruit
Most people assume 100% fruit juice is a healthy choice, especially for kids or smoothie lovers. This study shows it lacks the protective benefits of whole fruit, challenging common dietary beliefs.
Practical Takeaways
Swap fruit juice for whole fruit—choose an apple instead of apple juice, or blend whole fruit instead of straining it.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Eating whole fruits like apples and oranges helps keep your blood sugar healthy, but drinking fruit juice doesn’t help as much. The fiber and stuff in the fruit slow down sugar absorption and help your body use insulin better.
Surprising Findings
Fruit juice offers no diabetes protection despite coming from fruit
Most people assume 100% fruit juice is a healthy choice, especially for kids or smoothie lovers. This study shows it lacks the protective benefits of whole fruit, challenging common dietary beliefs.
Practical Takeaways
Swap fruit juice for whole fruit—choose an apple instead of apple juice, or blend whole fruit instead of straining it.
Publication
Journal
Journal of Diabetes Investigation
Year
2021
Authors
Y. Seino, K. Iizuka, A. Suzuki
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Claims (4)
Eating more apples, bananas, oranges, and other citrus fruits might help lower your chances of getting type 2 diabetes over time.
Eating whole fruits might help lower your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, but drinking fruit juice doesn’t seem to do the same.
Eating whole fruits might help lower your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, and scientists think this could be because of the fiber, natural plant chemicals, a little bit of fruit sugar, and even the act of chewing.
Eating about a cup of whole fruit every day might help lower your chances of getting type 2 diabetes over the next five years, compared to people who eat almost no fruit.