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From: Red, White & Harry
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From: The Poison Apple
Unfortunately, depends on your p.o.v. I don' t have the disposable income to indulge myself in every fad that comes along, ergo, I am a "late joiner"…
Juicy Juice is a children’s drink that is advertised to parents as “100% real fruit juice, no sugar added.” According to the nutritional information from the company’s website, this is true but it does not tell the whole story.
Juicy Juice is marketed as a smart alternative to soda and other sugary drinks, like Kool-Aid. Is it really a better, smarter choice? How does Juicy Juice stack up against other sugar drinks?
According to nutrition labels, the sugar content of an 8 ounce serving of Kool-Aid is 16 grams, 25 grams for 7-Up which is actually lower than the 26 grams in Juicy Juice Apple. I found this surprising since the commercials specifically target “sugary drinks.” Even the calorie content of Juicy Juice is higher than the other two products at 120 vs. 100 for 7-Up coming and 60 for Kool-Aid at 60!
After comparing Juicy Juice to these other sugary drinks, it is obvious that Juicy Juice is not any better for you than the other choices. In fact, it is even a little worse in both the sugar and calorie categories. What makes this unethical advertising is the deceptive wording of “no sugar added” and “real fruit juice”. Obviously these statements are true but they are meant to make people think the product is healthier and has less sugar.
Personally, I think my family will continue to stick with water and a glass of milk. They don’t need those empty calories from a sugary drink.
How do you feel about Juicy Juice now that you know the facts?
Photograph Credit:
Sabrina Segal
