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Juices and smoothies

CHOICE puts the nutritionist's squeeze on popular 'health' drinks such as smoothies, juices and liquid breakfasts.

It's got fruit in it, so it must be healthy – right? Well, not necessarily. Juices, smoothies and liquid breakfasts are marketed as health drinks, but some are chock-full of sugar and pack more kilojoules than a meal. We can tell you which ones to avoid, and we also examine the health claims around coconut water and wheatgrass juice.

Meet the food and drink team

Articles

Can you really juice your way to good health? From Nutribullet to Vitamix, we look at the pros and cons of juicing at home.

Is coconut water healthy? Coconut water isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Are smoothies and frappes healthy? You might be surprised by the sugary punch packed by some fruit-based drinks.

Liquid breakfasts Are breakfast drinks a healthy option when you’re eating on the run? CHOICE checks out liquid breakfasts, such as Sanitarium’s Up&Go and more.

Wheatgrass juice It's supposed to be a health tonic, but where's the evidence for its benefits?

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The food and drink team

Hear that? It's the sound of slurping coming from the CHOICE labs as our food experts put smoothies and juices through rigorous nutritional testing – and rigorous taste testing. Our experts don't pay much attention to the latest diet fads and exaggerated health claims; they prefer the cold, liquid facts.

Kate Browne

Rachel Clemons Investigative journalist

Nutrition, Diet and fitness, Feeding children, Food warnings and safety, Groceries, Packaging labelling and advertising

Juices and smoothies

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