{"id":6580,"date":"2023-04-10T17:14:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T17:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/?post_type=news&p=6580"},"modified":"2023-04-18T02:41:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T02:41:47","slug":"fact-check-busting-myths-about-florida-orange-juice","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/news\/fact-check-busting-myths-about-florida-orange-juice\/","title":{"rendered":"Fact Check: Busting Myths About Florida Orange Juice\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recent research shows that 100% orange juice is a nutrient-dense beverage and has a place within a healthy diet. But how do we combat common myths and misconceptions associated with 100% fruit juices?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the help of nutrition professionals, 100% orange juice can be recognized as an important part of the daily diet and recommended as a beverage choice to help families reach their nutritional goals. Read on to learn the facts about The Original Wellness Drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myth:<\/strong> 100% OJ has too much sugar to be healthy <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth: <\/strong>100% OJ has no added sugar. Its sweet taste comes from the natural sugars found in whole fruit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking 100% OJ is linked to a higher intake of key nutrients, healthier diets, and no negative impacts on body weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myth:<\/strong> 100% OJ has no place in a healthy diet <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth:<\/strong> 100% OJ is the total package: nutrient-dense and associated with diet, nutrition, and health benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One 8-ounce serving is an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of potassium, folate, and thiamin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myth:<\/strong> <\/strong>100% OJ is old school <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth: <\/strong>Emerging research links hesperidin, a bioactive found almost exclusively in citrus, to an array of health benefits.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hesperidin has been linked to positive impacts on cardiovascular health, cognitive function, immune system function, inflammation\/ oxidative stress and more.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myth: <\/strong>100% OJ isn\u2019t as healthy as an orange <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth:<\/strong> Except for fiber, the nutritional value of 100% OJ is very similar to an orange. 100% OJ is not a replacement for whole fruit, but rather a compliment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its advantages include longer shelf life, and year-round availability, making it a convenient way for families to get key nutrients needed in their daily lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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