Is apple juice good for you? 'Applejuiceification' is the internet's latest controversy.

Hannah Yasharoff

USA TODAY

The latest topic of viral online discourse might surprise you: It's apple juice.

X, formerly known as Twitter, user @echetus posted a thread on Monday, highlighting what they dubbed "applejuiceification and the illusion of choice." In other words, many varieties of juices sold at the grocery store contain a majority of apple juice, even if they're labeled as other flavors including "guava and lime," "pink dragon fruit and lychee" and "kiwi and cucumber."

While apple juice may not be what you think you're signing up for with a drink like that, does its inclusion have any health indications? Here's what experts say about the nutritional value of apple juice.

Is apple juice good for you?

The grocery aisle may offer you a slew of choices when it comes to apple juice. Depending on which kind you pick up, you'll likely benefit from adding some carbohydrates to your diet, as well as nutrients including vitamin C.

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin C for adults range from 75 to 90 milligrams. Most apple juice brands offer an entire day's worth of vitamin C in one serving.

Vitamin C offers a slew of potential benefits including lessening common cold symptoms, promoting heart health and making collagen, an essential protein in making the body's connective tissue, research has shown.

Apple juice can also help keep you hydrated, thanks to its "high water content, electrolytes and natural sugars," registered dietitian Abbey Sharp tells USA TODAY.

Why does apple juice have so much sugar?

Sharp notes that some apple juice brands found at the grocery store may have a high sugar content due to added sugars to "enhance flavor." They also contain natural sugars from the apple.

The main difference between eating a piece of fruit and drinking fruit juice is that the latter usually removes the fruit's fiber, which is what helps slow down the body's blood sugar response, Sharp notes. That doesn't make one better or worse, but experts note that for those who have been told by a doctor to watch their blood sugar, pairing a non-fibrous fruit juice with a more balanced meal containing fiber, protein and/or fat can help better regulate the blood sugar and deliver a higher quality of nutrition.

"All juices are typically stripped of their beneficial fibers that help slow the absorption of sugars and reduce the glycemic index," Sharp says. That means that even unsweetened apple juice can cause blood sugar spikes.

Apple juice is also acidic. Sharp warns that those with acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and tooth sensitivity may experience exacerbated symptoms after drinking apple juice due to the acidity.

What is the healthiest juice to drink?

If you're looking to maximize health benefits and minimize downsides, Sharp recommends going for a vegetable-based juice or a juice or smoothie with the fruit's fibers still in tact, such as orange juice with pulp.

But overall, diet experts wants to remind people that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to eating healthy.

“The healthiest food in any category will depend on you, your budget, your culture, your health goals, and so much more,” registered dietitian Miranda Galati previously told USA TODAY. “It’s amazing to make more nutrient-dense choices when possible, but choosing the more processed or convenient option isn’t always a bad thing either. As a registered dietitian who wants you to build a healthy lifestyle that lasts, I’d recommend ditching the idea that there’s a healthiest version of anything.”

Is apple juice good for you? 'Applejuiceification' is the internet's latest controversy.

苹果汁好吗？‘苹果汁化’是互联网上最新的争论。

The latest topic of viral online discourse might surprise you: It's apple juice.

最新的网上很火的话题可能会让你大吃一惊：这就是苹果汁。

X, formerly known as Twitter, user @echetus posted a thread on Monday, highlighting what they dubbed "applejuiceification and the illusion of choice." In other words, many varieties of juices sold at the grocery store contain a majority of apple juice, even if they're labeled as other flavors including "guava and lime," "pink dragon fruit and lychee" and "kiwi and cucumber."

X（Twitter的前身）的一名用户的在周一发布了一条帖子，强调了他们称之为“苹果汁化和选择的幻觉”的说法。换句话说，食品店出售的许多品种的果汁都含有大量苹果汁，即使它们被标记为其他口味，比如“番石榴和酸橙”、“火龙果和荔枝”以及“猕猴桃和黄瓜”。

While apple juice may not be what you think you're signing up for with a drink like that, does its inclusion have any health indications? Here's what experts say about the nutritional value of apple juice.

苹果汁可能不是你认为的那种饮料，但其包含的东西有健康的成分吗？以下是专家们对苹果汁营养价值的评价。

Is apple juice good for you?

苹果汁对你有好处吗？

The grocery aisle may offer you a slew of choices when it comes to apple juice. Depending on which kind you pick up, you'll likely benefit from adding some carbohydrates to your diet, as well as nutrients including vitamin C.

对于苹果汁，食品店过道可能会提供很多选择。根据选择的不同类型，你可以在你的饮食中加入碳水化合物还有维生素C等营养。

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin C for adults range from 75 to 90 milligrams. Most apple juice brands offer an entire day's worth of vitamin C in one serving.

成人维生素C的推荐摄入量为75至90毫克。大多数品牌的苹果汁一份就可以提供一整天的维生素C。

Vitamin C offers a slew of potential benefits including lessening common cold symptoms, promoting heart health and making collagen, an essential protein in making the body's connective tissue, research has shown.

研究表明，维生素C具有很多好处，包括减轻常见感冒症状、促进心脏健康以及制造胶原蛋白，胶原蛋白是制造身体连接组织所必需的蛋白质。

Apple juice can also help keep you hydrated, thanks to its "high water content, electrolytes and natural sugars," registered dietitian Abbey Sharp tells USA TODAY.

注册营养师Abbey Sharp告诉《USA TODAY》，苹果汁还可以帮助你保持水分，因为苹果汁“有很高的含水量、电解质和天然糖”。

Why does apple juice have so much sugar?

为什么苹果汁有这么多糖？

Sharp notes that some apple juice brands found at the grocery store may have a high sugar content due to added sugars to "enhance flavor." They also contain natural sugars from the apple.

Sharp指出食品店的一些品牌的苹果汁含糖量可能很高，因为它们为了增强风味加入了一些添加糖，同时它们还包含苹果本身的天然糖。

The main difference between eating a piece of fruit and drinking fruit juice is that the latter usually removes the fruit's fiber, which is what helps slow down the body's blood sugar response, Sharp notes. That doesn't make one better or worse, but experts note that for those who have been told by a doctor to watch their blood sugar, pairing a non-fibrous fruit juice with a more balanced meal containing fiber, protein and/or fat can help better regulate the blood sugar and deliver a higher quality of nutrition.

Sharp指出，吃一片水果和喝果汁最大的区别就是水果汁通常去掉了水果的纤维，而水果纤维有助于减少人体血糖反应。这并不意味着哪个更好，不过专辑指出，对于那些医生告知要注意血糖的人来说，将没有纤维的果汁与含有纤维、蛋白质和脂肪的更平衡的膳食搭配，有助于更好地调节血糖，提供更高质量的营养。

"All juices are typically stripped of their beneficial fibers that help slow the absorption of sugars and reduce the glycemic index," Sharp says. That means that even unsweetened apple juice can cause blood sugar spikes.

“所有的果汁都去除了那些有助于减少糖分吸收和降低血糖指数的纤维”，Sharp说道，这意味着即使是不加糖的苹果汁也会导致血糖突增。

Apple juice is also acidic. Sharp warns that those with acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and tooth sensitivity may experience exacerbated symptoms after drinking apple juice due to the acidity.

苹果汁也是酸性的。Sharp警告说，这可能会让那些患有胃酸反流、胃食管反流的人和牙齿敏感的人在饮用苹果汁后症状加重。

What is the healthiest juice to drink?

喝什么果汁最健康？

If you're looking to maximize health benefits and minimize downsides, Sharp recommends going for a vegetable-based juice or a juice or smoothie with the fruit's fibers still in tact, such as orange juice with pulp.

如果你想健康最大化，负面影响最小化，Sharp建议选择蔬菜汁，或者带有完整水果纤维的果汁或者奶昔，比如带果肉的橙汁。

But overall, diet experts wants to remind people that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to eating healthy.

但同体来说，饮食专家提醒人们，对于健康饮食，没有一种方法是适合所有人的。

“The healthiest food in any category will depend on you, your budget, your culture, your health goals, and so much more,” registered dietitian Miranda Galati previously told USA TODAY. “It’s amazing to make more nutrient-dense choices when possible, but choosing the more processed or convenient option isn’t always a bad thing either. As a registered dietitian who wants you to build a healthy lifestyle that lasts, I’d recommend ditching the idea that there’s a healthiest version of anything.”

“所有类型中的最健康的食物都取决于你个人，你的预算，文化，健康目标等等”，注册营养师Miranda Galati此前告诉《USA Today》，“尽可能做出营养丰富的选择这很棒，但选择更多加工或更方便的选择也并不总是坏事。作为一名注册营养师，我希望你建立一种持久的健康生活方式，建议放弃有一种最健康的方法适合一切的想法”。