It’s grapefruit juice.
Bugger!
Too tart for my kids.
Maybe I need to try it again… or mix it with orange juice?
Fruit Juice Australia has created a Healthy Juice Index and is keen to get out some positive information about fruit juice.
Nutritionist and health scientist Kristen Beck says:
‘Fruit juice is a MUCH better option than so many drinks, especially the sports drinks on the market. It’s not the devil it’s sometimes made out to be nutritionally.’
‘Obviously the first drink of choice should be water, for everyone. But we’re encouraged to drink eight glasses a day and there’s nothing wrong with making one of those a glass of juice. 125ml of juice is the equivalent of 150g of fruit, it’s only lacking some of the fibre. Of course, it’s still all down to moderation.’
And I reckon, with my wiry, active children, a fruit juice is better than a biscuit or chocolate bar.
For me, the problem with fruit juice is….
Those blooming teenagers of mine just drink it all.
If it’s in the fridge, it’s gone in about a nanosecond. Annoying!
When the weather is hot, I sometimes buy some juice boxes and give them to the twins after school. They love juice and I love how it cools them down and makes them less feral on those boiling hot afternoons when they’re en route from school to the backyard pool. Do not pass go.
I also make my own whole fruit juices in the Thermomix. The texture of the juices is more foamy than squeezed juice, but I love them. My orange, carrot and ginger is great from the Thermomix. It makes terrific ice blocks too, especially with a banana and some yoghurt chucked in there.
If I can get the kids to drink a fruit juice that’s mixed with some veggie juice then I am very happy with that.
Are your family fruit juice fans?
Grapefruit too?
Hi, I’m always on the lookout for a healthier option.
Yes, those teens are fearless when it comes to sculling juice!
There is Ruby Red Grapefruit juice. 🙂
And my kids love OJ the best. Cant beat OJ xxx But they like all juice xxx
it’s so good to see flavours out there other than OJ!
As another commenter said there’s also the ruby red grapefruit… which I’ve been meaning to buy but haven’t yet remembered to get it on the shopping list.
I make my own juices at home and fruit (apple) always makes the vege taste better.
I guess life is just like that, isn’t it, we all love a little sweetness to help the veggies go down. I don’t have a proper juicer but my sister swears by hers.
my kids love apple and mango mixed