Can you have juices?

[rimmarrufo 44]

I starting puree food on Tuesday but I have a question. Can you have juices? I'm only drinking Water and the Protein shakes. I need something different. I make fresh fruit juices with Water. What else has others drink?

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Edited July 11, 2016 by rimmarrufo

[Nurse_Lenora 903]

I avoid juices because it's too much sugar. Even if you squeeze and orange to make OJ I personally would not drink it. I try to steer clear of fruit also because even though its naturally occurring sugar, it's still sugar.

[Cervidae 2,389]

Yeah, my surgeon said the same thing. Way too much sugar. She said if I ever do have juice, it should be 4 ounces or less and diluted with Water. But she advised against it altogether, as it's the fastest way to dump!

[KristenLe 5,980]

I starting puree food on Tuesday but I have a question. Can you have juices? I'm only drinking Water and the Protein shakes. I need something different. I make fresh fruit juices with Water. What else has others drink?

Mrs. Marrufo Phone

Try infused water instead. When you juice fruit - you aren't getting the Fiber from the fruit so you end up with a lot of sugars and no benefit of the Fiber. fruit juice raises blood sugars quickly as well.

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Generally I drank Crystal Light. More recently I found that bottles of Bai which I bought by the case at Sam's club was good (especially when they went on sale). They had a variety of flavors. I also found that fine English teas were enjoyable.

[UsernameTaken 283]

If I want juice I get the diet V8 tropical blend, it's nice and refreshing without all the calories and sugar.

[Cervidae 2,389]

I would highly recommend LifeWater. They have some super delicious flavors. Normally flavored waters taste like Water with sugar in it to me, and generally just gross. Lifewater tastes like juice and the nutrition info is great. My favorite flavor is a tie between yumberry pomegranate and fuji apple pear. They're normally 4 for $5.

[christyhope0418 0]

My doctor allowed me to have juices as long as it's diluted with Water. I always done half and half

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[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

Thanks for asking this question.. I'll also be starting the puréed diet on Tuesday and i need a different taste lol.. Thanks everyone!

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[Moogle 116]

I agree with @@Cervidae - when I crave juice I go for Sobe Lifewater or Vitamin Water Zero. My team does not allow me any juices with no discussion of when they'll be accepted. I do a lot of Crystal Light, but those other enhanced waters make me feel more like I'm drinking some sort of juice.

[CeeGee 30]

I was not allowed juice- not even V8. I got creative on the puréed diet and I'm coming to my second week of soft regular foods and I still sometimes eat puréed instead; just because it's easier to eat.

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