June 13/London/Hindustan Times -- People who regularly drink fruit juice may actually be putting their health at risk, two new studies have claimed after finding that the beverage is packed with so much sugar that it can be addictive. Drinking just two glasses a day could give people a "sweet tooth," making them crave calorie-packed food, claimed one study, while the another suggested for eating dried fruits as they contain as many antioxidants, polyphenols and nutrients as normal fruits do.
The findings of both the studies concluded that fruit juices should not be counted as one of the five-a-day and consumption of dried fruit needs to encouraged, the Daily Telegraph reported.