Juice Generation is a great way to get some vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants into your system. But it’s also responsible for one of the most common myths about smoothies: they’re healthy.
This article will clear up any misconceptions you might have about juicing and show precisely how much better these drinks are than other available options today.
Juice Generation mission
Juice Generation’s mission is to make the world a healthier place. They are committed to sustainability and community, so you can rest easy knowing that every ingredient in their juices was chosen for its health benefits rather than its taste or texture.
Their core values include the following:
- Making healthy food affordable for everyone
- Creating awareness about obesity and nutrition
- Generating positive social change through our work
A look at the ingredients used in an “Energy” smoothie
Because of how this smoothie is advertised, you might be concerned that it contains a lot of sugar. To give you an idea: the ingredients list includes fruit, dairy, and other ingredients (such as nuts), along with some additional supplements such as vitamins or minerals. About 25 grams of sugar per serving (about 1 cup).
This isn’t necessarily bad news because most fruits contain natural sugars and produce no insulin response when eaten—which means they don’t contribute to weight gain or inflammation in your body. However, since this juice was designed for energy purposes rather than weight loss purposes (more on that later), we wouldn’t recommend drinking too much at once unless you’re doing so intentionally for health reasons like dieting or training purposes in sports like running on treadmills with incline levels higher than 8%.
How do they compare to other smoothies?
Juice Generation smoothies are healthier than other smoothies. The company claims their juice generation products have less sugar than traditional juices, but they still contain a lot of added sugar and calories. They also claim their liquids are made with 100% fruit, but this is different!
The only way Juice Generation can get away with claiming this is because it’s difficult to tell what percentage of fruit is in each drink—and even if you could figure out how many calories were in your glass based on the label (which I can tell you from experience: It’s impossible), nothing is stopping another brand from making something just as sweet yet lower in calories (and possibly even more filling).
Juice Generation also claims that their drinks have more protein than most other smoothies because they use hemp seeds instead of soybeans for thickening; however, these ingredients aren’t listed anywhere on the label or nutrition facts since they’re considered “natural.” So again: You will know how much protein you’re getting if someone tells you upfront what kind was used!
How do they compare to other foods?
Juice Generation smoothies are healthier than many other foods, but they aren’t as healthy as some other drinks and are not as healthy as some foods.
Juice Generation smoothies are one of the market’s most nutritious and healthy types of beverages. They contain 100% fruit or vegetable juice (not sugar), which can provide you with vitamins and minerals that are missing from other drinks like soda or coffee.
They also contain natural sugars from fruits instead of artificial sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) found in many other beverages today—and this helps keep your blood sugar levels stable throughout the day!
How do they compare to other drinks?
In terms of nutrition, the juice is the winner. It’s got more vitamins and minerals than any other drink—and it has none of the empty calories found in soda or energy drinks. If you’re looking for a healthy way to start your day, try one of these smoothies instead!
As far as taste goes, juice-generation smoothies are good too: they have a sour flavor that makes them taste quite different from other juices on the market. This means that if you don’t like the taste of fresh-squeezed fruit (or want something different), this might be right up your alley!
If there’s one thing, we can all agree on here at Juice Generation HQ: we love our green smoothies!
What about the added sugar?
As a source of energy, sugar can be unhealthy. If your smoothie contains too much sugar, it may result in a spike in blood glucose levels and insulin resistance, which is linked to type 2 diabetes. In addition to being unhealthy for you on its terms, high levels of refined carbohydrates (the kind found in many juices) can trigger cravings for more refined carbs like bread or pasta!
What about other drinks? Drinks made from whole fruits or vegetables are healthier than soda (which has lots of added sugars). But if you’re craving something cool and refreshing but don’t want to sacrifice flavor—or if you want something easy—juice might be right up your alley!
It’s better than a Coke, but not by much.
As a smoothie lover, I’ve had my share of those schleppy-looking, sugary concoctions that taste like nothing but sugar water. And I can’t blame you if you like them too—they’re an excellent way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables without adding any effort!
Something with more vitamins and antioxidants? Something with fewer calories (but still tasty)? What if it tasted just as good as Starbucks’ most famous drink but with less fat?
There is: The Juice Generation Smoothie recipe below will make your morning commute even better than it already was!
Conclusion
Juice Generation smoothies are not an excellent choice for your health. They’re not terrible, but they’re also not much better than other drinks in terms of calories and sugar content. If you want something healthy that tastes good, try making your own at home with fresh fruit and vegetables instead of buying pre-packaged smoothies from a store or restaurant like Juice Generation.
