Which one do you prefer - Fresh fruits or fruit juice?

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@smilyn (2967)
United States
October 17, 2008 7:58pm CST
Fruit juice contains most of the vitamins and minerals found in the fruit but no fibre, because the fibre is discarded. Also fruit juice is said to contain more sugar than a fresh fruit. Because of all these reasons, I like to take fresh fruits. I feel that fruits are more tastier than the fruit juice. Only when I'm thirsty, I go for fruit juice rather than aerated drink..How about you? Which one do you prefer - Fresh fruits or fruit juice?
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• Philippines
18 Oct 08
I like both of them. I eat fresh fruit a lot but I love fruit juice especially fruit shakes. You can make fruit juice naturally if you don't like those fruit juices with just artificial flavors in it. Everytime I make shakes I see to it that they are natural fruits not those powdered ones mostly used by other fruit shake stand. But there are fruit shake store that really uses natural fruits, they just add milk and sugar and they are really yummy.... Especially here in the philippines we have plenty of fruits available in the market and the weather is too hot to handle so much more of fruit juices.
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
21 Oct 08
Fruit shakes are really so nice and tasty..
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• Philippines
22 Oct 08
Agreed! Fruit shakes are really nice and tastey. That is why I love to drink shakes all the time. I feel satisfied everytime I drink that especially when you have hot weather.
@yashsmc (32)
• China
18 Oct 08
i agree with you dear... fresh fruts are better thanjuices...although mor tastier are ofcourse fruit juices but the nutritious value of fresh fruits are far more better than juices... manufcturing jices from frruits make them deficient in many trace and essential minerals and vitamins which fresh fruits are abundant of.... thus it wud be preferable to have fruits fresh rather tha juices...
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@smilyn (2967)
• United States
21 Oct 08
I never go for juices that comes in bottles or packs..I know they have lots of preservatives added. If at all I needed to drink juice, I go for fresh fruit juices only..
@quawertz (777)
• Philippines
19 Oct 08
I like to take both. But for the juice I like juicing my fruits rather than buying the ready made juices in the market. When I feel like not chewing i juice my fruits or make them as a fruit shake.
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@pinkista (892)
• Philippines
4 Nov 08
I like both! But most of the time, I like fresh fruits, just like what you have said in fresh fruit you'll get the fiber in it than the fruit juice.
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@carmela0210 (1591)
• Philippines
18 Oct 08
i go on fresh frutis, its more healthy and nutritious to eat, and fruit juices have this preservatives that is not good for our body, chemicals to make it last for sometimes, so i would definitely choose fresh fruits!!!
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
21 Oct 08
That is the reason why I love fresh fruits too..less preservatives and more healthy..
@cocooreo (705)
• Malaysia
4 Nov 08
Fruit juice would be better with all the natural ingredients, minerals, and liquid. However due to the higher cost when purchasing it, I seldom order for fruit juice.
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
2 Nov 08
Hi smilyn, I like taking fresh fruits all the time for it’s more convenient and easy to take fresh fruits. I could enjoy eating it strait away after peeled off the skin or using a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the cut fruits like watermeon and papaya. I enjoy biting the flesh of the fruit as this also could exercise our gum to keep it healthy. I dislike to take the trouble to get ready the juice and wash the juice blender as well. Sol I prefer to take fresh fruit juice only when having meal outside. posting and take care.
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
I life fresh fruits because they are more nutritious and yummier than fruit juices... but then fruit juice don't spoil that easily... so i like them both... i always have both in the fridge for my daughter... she specifically loves grapes... oranges and apples...
@Daffodil20 (1754)
• India
19 Oct 08
I prefer fresh fruits because its nutrient content is more than the juice and also it is more filling. The fibre content in fruits fights many diseases too.
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
27 Oct 08
I don't really like fruit all that much, so I go with the juice. Not only that, but I buy the concentrate in cans because I'm too cheap to buy it in the jugs!
• Philippines
23 Oct 08
I prefer fresh fruits over fruit juice, it was quite more nutritious and healthy. Just like you said, usually fruit juice are not concentrated, there are fibers that are discarded while processing it into juices. Fresh fruits are still different and much better than the fruit juices. However, I prefer fruit juice than any other drinks except water.
@srikool (936)
• India
20 Oct 08
fruit is the best thing compare with juice..but as a lazy girl i wont go for fruits..juice is the best one for me..if my mom help me to eat ..i mean cutting works..i will eat fruits..that is best..have a nice time with mylot.
@dinona (198)
• Malaysia
9 Nov 08
I like both fresh fruits and fruit juice. They have many vitamins and minerals. I always make the fruit juice myself which full of fiber and without sugar just to make sure that there are still vitamins and minerals.
@adihindu (1922)
• India
31 Oct 08
I prefer fresh fruits rather than fruit juice. The fibre is very important to our body to digestion. I think fruits better than fruit juices for our good health. I want to take fruits. Happy to share your views. Happy myLotting.
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
19 Oct 08
Fruits and juices are generally healthy foods but these days, it's difficult to know for certain. There are lots of pesticides and herbicides associated with food production. I would prefer some fruits which are not grown by large corporations whose only goal is to make money. Cheers!!
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
18 Oct 08
I do love fresh fruits. I like juice too, but I would much prefer making my own with my juicer. The companies that sell juice add sugar, which is totally unnecessary. When you squeeze your own juice, you don't have to add sugar and it tastes great...and fresh.
@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
19 Oct 08
I love fresh fruits! I really wish we had some right now. I am craving some! I would run to the grocery store except the ones close to me are all closed. I love apples, pears, bananas, oranges, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, the list goes on and on. I will drink juice but I would prefer fresh fruit!
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
18 Oct 08
I prefer fresh fruits. It is natural and no additves food colors and some acids no prservetives. In addition the complete vitamins the body needs is present and fresh.
@kmurti (100)
• Russian Federation
18 Oct 08
any day fresh fruits are the best deal..but when i feel lazy..i do drink a lot of tetra pack friut juices i wonder if its really harmful??
@23uday (2997)
• India
18 Oct 08
i like fruit juice and fresh fruits both are good to health but my opinion is fresh fruits only it wil contain more vitamin and minerals if we make a fruit juice it wil take some time that process is waste of time. if we eat directly that wil be better of fresh fruits