Tag: Juice nutrients

According to the CDC, the majority of Americans do not consume enough fruits and vegetables, falling short of recommended daily intake. Both juices and smoothies offer a convenient way to add more produce to your diet, but they are far from identical in their nutritional impact.

According to one study on orange juice, the decomposition rate of vitamin C can be around 2% per day once opened, even with refrigeration. Freshly extracted juice is highly susceptible to nutrient degradation, with factors like light, heat, and air accelerating the process from the moment of pressing.