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Re-think Your Drink LL: More Juice

Last Updated: May 15, 2009

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More about Juice and Juice Drinks

100% fruit or vegetable juice provides Vitamin C and in some cases, Vitamin A and other nutrients. But one serving of juice a day (¾ cup) is enough as juice can be high in calories. Make sure to read the label and choose 100% juice. Many juice-like or punch drinks are less than 10 percent juice and contain mostly sugar, water and are high in calories and of little nutrient value.


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