drinking juice for extra calories

10kaday
10kaday Posts: 177
in Food and Nutrition
I generally avoid sugared drinks (especially soft drinks). But what about 100% fruit juice? It's high in sugar (but it's natural) right? So I can consider it a healthy drink? I know it's high in calorie -- but I am having a hard time meeting my minimum number of calories for the day. So, I decided to drink a glass or two of juice everyday to bump my calories up so I can meet the requirement. Good or bad idea? I'm just worried about the sugar more than anything. But I'm thinking as long as I don't go over my calorie count I should be fine. Right? Also-- I know it's better to eat fruit. But my problem is I'm feeling to full to eat anything else. I already ate 3 piece of fruit today etc.

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  • akaMrsmojo
    akaMrsmojo Posts: 762 Member
    Great idea. It is about the calorie deficit in my opinion. I would do the same thing if I ever had the calories to work with, but I eat my goal. It is better than other choices.
  • garyduv3
    garyduv3 Posts: 5
    From what I've read there is no problem with that but 1. You burn more calories by digestion. It is better to eat calories then drink them because you digest liquids much easier and faster. Most people will drink protein shakes and health shakes to replace multiple meals while this won't hurt you would burn more calories if you ate something versus drink someting. :happy:
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,422 Member
    Fruit juice with no added sugar is fine. Even better is eating the piece of fruit. I wouldn't worry about naturally occuring sugars like that in fruit and dairy. Not a big deal, and fruit is good for you in moderation.
  • garyduv3
    garyduv3 Posts: 5
    akaMrsmojo I agree it is unfortunate women burn less calories then men! I do not know how I could do it if I could only eat 1300-1400 calories........
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    Your body will still treat it as sugar, regardless of whether it's natural or not. If you have no issues with that (medical or ideological) then go for it. You'll certainly get more nutrients in fruit juice than you would in soft drinks. If you're really struggling to get your calories though, it might be easier to aim for foods that are higher in fats.
  • akaMrsmojo
    akaMrsmojo Posts: 762 Member
    akaMrsmojo I agree it is unfortunate women burn less calories then men! I do not know how I could do it if I could only eat 1300-1400 calories........

    My goal is 1480, that sucks. So I exercise a ton so I can eat more. Since MFP creates a deficit for me, it is easy to hit my goals. Well most of the time.
  • shellma00
    shellma00 Posts: 1,684 Member
    Sometimes I drink my 1% milk with dinner if I am needing to make up some calories... so I dont see why you shouldnt drink juice.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    If it fits your calories and macros and you don't have a medical condition for which you need to watch your sugar then go for it. Your body will still treat it like sugar though...it's still fructose and doesn't have the benefit of being wrapped in fiber as it would be if you ate the actual fruit. But like I said..barring medical conditions or risk of particular medical conditions, it should be fine.

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