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Researchers at Bangor University in North Wales found that freshly squeezed fruit juices can contain as much as five teaspoons of sugar per glass because the squeezing process concentrates their sweetness. This is around two-thirds of the amount found in a can of pop and
Run Britain – News – Fruit juice out,dried fruit in for runners 5 a day!
Researchers at Bangor University in North Wales found that freshly squeezed fruit juices can contain as much as five teaspoons of sugar per glass because the squeezing process concentrates their sweetness.
This is around two-thirds of the amount found in a can of pop and can disturb blood sugar levels and the body's natural metabolism so it seems it would be best to take this out of your list of five per day and dilute it with water when you do fancy a glass of fruit juice.
In another study, partly conducted by the University of Leeds, researchers found that dried fruits contain just as many antioxidants, polyphenols and nutrients as normal fruit.
Dried fruit is great for runners. See the link below to find out why!
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