Fruit Juices: Right Choice?

[Pranjala 36]

Hi SPTians

It's summer time here and there could be nothing compared to a glass of cool juice.

When I asked my doc about having fruit juices he flatly refused! He said fruit juices have high glycemic index. OK! But I don't have a high blood glucose level? Still, a big NO!

Some fruits have low GI, like apples, pears, melons. Is there anyone taking such juices or even you guys have to refrain from these summer delicacies ?

[kcwaldrop 6]

fruit juices are on the diet I'm using. Fruit juices are acidic and have always bothered my stomach (before surgery) so I thin them with Water 50/50. I also froze an ice cube tray with my mixture in it and then put the cubes in the blender for my crushed ice. Helps end the monotony of sipping water and gives you a little flavor.

[sue 40]

I was told that juices will slow down your weight loss. Just like any diet (which I have been on just about all!!), you are never allowed juices because of high sugar content. I drink tea now...I was soooo hooked on diet coke...we can never do sodas again..;( but that is ok, I have gotten used to it. I think that I would stay away from any fruit juices just in case.

[mrsski21 44]

I was allowed to have 1/2 Water 1/2 apple juice in the hospital. I also think juice has so many calories and high in sugar and not super filling so the tend to not want us to drink it. Good luck!

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