Lower Sugar Juices

It's getting harder and harder to pick the best juice to start your morning with...case in point, Tropicana's 50% less sugar OJ has just hit the shelves. If you look closely, the first ingredient is filtered water; down the list are added vitamins and minerals, and finally artificial sweetner. For myself, I'm all about the lower sugar juices and other bottled drinks because I don't want the extra calories. However, some of you might find the flavor also "lighter", or not want the artificial sugar. In your case, I would suggest cutting the amount you drink per day in half, or adding a little water to the real thing. To enhance the flavor of either, you might consider adding a packet of Emergenc-C (a vitamin packet that fizzes in water and a great energy booster to kickstart your day - I like the tangerine flavor best), or a packet of True-Orange - this is new on the market, and found in the sugar section of the grocery store alongside True-Lime and True-Lemon (also great added flavorings, and all three have no calories or artifical additives). Remember that no juice beats a piece of real fruit when it comes to fiber, and the actual eating process is a lot more satisfying to your stomach and your brain. However, if you do choose juice, read the labels and know what's in your drink - many of them have a lot of extras, and a lot of extra sugar. Melissa