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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer
I agree wrt the acid on the teeth. However, an 8 ounce glass of orange juice packs 110 calories and a whopping 25.5g carbs. Better to eat an orange.
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I wouldn't drink 8 ounces of juice at a time. My favorite juice drink:
1/2 grapefruit (just under 3 ounces): 52 calories, 13 g carbs 2g fiber. 28% RDA Vitamin A, 60% RDA vitamin C, 3% Calcium, and is 91% water.
1 valencia orange (around 2 ounces of juice) or tangerine 59 calories, 14.4 g carbs, 3g fiber, 1.3 g protein, 48mg calcium, 217mg potassium, 278mg vit a, 59mg vit c
A wedge of lime (maybe 1/5 ounce total), nutrition data negligible
It's around 5 ounces total. No ice. 110 calories loaded to the brim with vitamins, and you can burn the calories off in a brisk 30-minute walk.
Also - carbs aren't bad if you are active, unless you're diabetic and loading your carb chart with sugars. Carbs get a bad reputation from the diet industry. So - don't go on a diet, eat healthy, don't be diabetic, and enjoy a glass of fresh squeezed juice every few days and a slice of bread with your dinner.