100% JUICE?

The Department of Health is now telling us to pay attention to the labeling of juices that are sold in stores.

To make sure you are getting the vitamins you need, avoid the word "concentrated" and stick with products that have shorter expiration date printed on the packages.

When you go for a walk around the beverage aisle, skip the juices that are not in the fridge and those that have the word "concentrated" written on it.

Concentrated juice and juice drinks are usually low in nutrients, and can last up to 12 months without being refrigerated.

On the other hand, 100 percent juice has short shelf life, and it has to be stored in places that are less than 7 degrees Celsius to preserve its freshness.

Health experts are reminding the public to carefully examine the beverage for the percentage of juice, and for the word "concentrated" which is usually in small writing, making it relatively hard to spot.

"There's 10 percent, there's 30 percent, there's 52 percent. Do you want to drink sugar water or juice? You have to be able to distinguish the difference."

The Department of Health is suggesting people to make juices at home, for the good of your body.

But if you absolutely have no time to squeeze, then make sure you read up on the nutrition facts to make sure you are aware of what you are paying for.

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