Hello juice lovers! If you are anything like me, there is nothing better than savoring a glass of that superbly tangy flavor of orange, traditionally taken at breakfast or to invigorate the mind in the middle of a hectic day. However, have you ever stopped to think about the real differences between fresh-squeezed orange juice and the store-bought stuff? Let’s get juicy!
Freshly squeezed orange juice is a treasure trove for the body. This ensures that whether you juice it at home or drink it in squeezed form in a juice bar, you are getting goodness straight from Mother Nature. In such a way, you absorb all these nutrients without any addition of sugar and preservatives.
On the other hand, store-bought orange juice often undergoes pasteurization and, in some cases, long-term storage. This does help extend the shelf life, but it can also strip the juice of some of those really delicate vitamins and nutrients that make orange juice so useful in the first place.
There is just something magical about the taste of fresh-squeezed orange juice. It is alive, tangy, with flavors that sing of sun-ripened oranges. Flavors from oranges just juiced before drinking are at their very peaks and provide a tasting experience with no equal.
Orange juice bought in stores, however, can lose a lot of its flavor. Its processing and storage can work to dim the freshness and intensity of the oranges' natural taste; therefore, it leaves a much milder, or even somewhat different, flavor.
Fresh squeezed orange juice is king when it comes to nutrition. Oranges have vitamin C, an immune, collagen-synthesizing, vitality-boosting vitamin. Fresh juice also contains higher amounts of vitamins A, folate, and potassium.
Store-bought orange juice is often fortified with a few additional vitamins, but it does not always reach the levels of the freshly squeezed option. Natural enzymes and phytonutrients in fresh oranges can aid better digestion and absorption of most nutrients, both a win-win!
Going with fresh-squeezed juice will also support local farmers and sustainable agricultural practices. The choice of fresh produce ensures a more direct connection with the source, which means reducing carbon footprints associated with long-distance transportation and supporting local economies.
On the other hand, industrially processed store-bought juices are normally from multi-region and even international oranges, a process that is quite exhaustive in transportation and possibly high in environmental cost.
And, most importantly, let us consider the experience. There is nothing as pleasing as juicing your oranges at home or seeing orange juice freshly squeezed right in front of you at the local juice bar. The aroma, the vibrant color, and the knowledge that you are enjoying a drink made with care and attention all add to the joy of sipping fresh orange juice.
While certainly convenient, it takes a moment to appreciate the freshness and purity of homemade or freshly squeezed juice that can really take your daily routine to new heights and nourish your body in the best way possible.
Ready to Squeeze the Day?
Now that you are familiar with the magic your body will go through by just consuming fresh-squeezed orange juice, why not make the switch today? Head on to What's Juicin and check out our wide selection of fresh, organic oranges perfect for juicing.
Be part of our community, a group of health-conscious juice lovers, and take that first step towards better health and flavors. Your taste buds and your body will be extremely thankful! Cheers to the juiciest option you will have for the day! Check out What's Juicin now and see our range of
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