We all know that fresh fruit and juice is better than anything that can be bought in the store. Convenience is the reason most people buy bottled, canned or frozen juices. After all, anything is better than nothing, right? Think again! With all the sugars, preservatives and who-knows-what-else is mixed in with a tiny percentage of real fruit juice, you’d probably be better off drinking plain ol’ water! Take a look at this article from Men’s Health as posted in Yahoo! Health.

Processing and pasteurization often rob us of the benefits intended by our Creator. Important nutrients are cooked out, enzymes are killed, and flavor is greatly diminished during processing. To compensate, vitamins, sugars and artificial flavors are added in.

Americans have become used to a certain “quality” of juice, which is often clear and sweet. If you have ever had fresh squeezed juice, you know that it is NOT clear! There is pulp in the juice, and it has body, otherwise known as fiber. The first time I tasted juice (other than orange!) that had pulp, I was a little taken aback. But, adventurous gal that I am, I tried it, and LIKED it!  It wasn’t as sweet as store-bought juices, but it was definitely more satisfying!

As the self-imposed guinea pig of dozens of weight loss programs, one thing I learned from almost every one is that eating a whole piece of fruit is much better than drinking a little glass of juice. The fiber and natural sugar in a piece of fruit combine for a lasting feeling of fullness and energy. A glass of processed juice, however, only leaves me feeling thirsty, hungry, and more tired once the sugars wear off.

One company makes a juice product that offers fiber and nutrition without added sugar. This same company offers an energy drink that offers sustained energy versus the high-and-crash of other drinks currently on the market. If you are interested in real juice that has real nutrition, shoot me an email or visit theperfectberry.

Here’s to your health!!