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Orange juice in the morning is the key to a good day
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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For a long time, nutritionists around the world have been trying to determine the healthiest and most invigorating morning drink. Some scientists are inclined to hot drinks containing caffeine, others to fermented milk products, and others insist on the special effect of fresh fruit or vegetable juices.
Recent experiments by American scientists have shown that fresh citrus juice (the best option is orange) is one of the healthiest morning drinks. Scientists have also managed to prove that fresh orange juice helps improve the health of the body, restore the immune system, and even reduce excess weight.
The experiment conducted by US specialists consisted of observing the health indicators of thirty volunteers for several weeks. The participants in the experiment were divided into three groups, which ate absolutely the same for three weeks, the only difference was in the drinks that people consumed during breakfast. The first group of participants drank fresh citrus juice, the second - distilled water, the third - sweet carbonated water. For three weeks, doctors monitored the blood tests of all participants. After the end of the experiment, the specialists compared the blood test results of each participant. The results of the tests showed that people who drank a glass of fresh orange juice every day for breakfast had increased immunity, as well as lower blood glucose levels.
Experts say that daily consumption of fresh citrus juice will help restore the immune system and provide the body with the necessary antibodies that are responsible for human health and longevity. Also, citrus juices reduce the likelihood of obesity and cardiovascular diseases. The large number of antioxidants contained in oranges helps neutralize all inflammatory processes in the body.
Despite the benefits of citrus juices, experts emphasize that juices should be freshly squeezed. Drinking industrially produced nectars not only does not contribute to health and well-being, but can also harm the body. Any nectar contains a large amount of sugar, which can lead to excess weight, obesity and increased glucose levels in the blood. Fresh juices are a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants, which are necessary for improving immunity and supporting the body.
At the same time, experts warn that you should not get carried away with drinking fresh juices: one glass a day is more than enough for an adult. People who suffer from diabetes should be careful when drinking sweet fruit juices. Those who are advised by doctors to abstain from sweets should focus on juices such as tomato and vegetable. In order to avoid damaging tooth enamel, dentists advise drinking fresh juices only through a straw.
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