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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Juice is basically a liquid extract. A smoothie is prepared by blending whole fruits or vegetables.
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Smoothies retain the fibre, while juice discards it, and that fibre helps in slowing down the sugar spikes.
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Fruit juice is actually just concentrated natural sugar, i.e. fructose; one glass might compete with a can of soda.
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Smoothies fill you up longer, while juice gives a sugar rush, then a crash.
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Smoothies preserve vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants better than juicing.
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You can blend in seeds, protein powder, and oats, which is not possible with juice.
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Smoothies digest more slowly, which makes them good for stable energy, while juice digests quickly.
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Fresh-pressed veggie juice (like ash gourd or beet) can be a light pre-meal cleanse.
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Smoothies win for fibre, fullness, and balance, but both have their moment.
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Choose smoothies for breakfast. When juicing, opt for green juices, not those with fruity and sugary flavours.
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