The Surprising Benefits of a Glass of Orange Juice

The habit of drinking a glass of orange juice can have a considerable effect on your health.

If you’re anything like me, then your idea of breakfast heaven includes an ice-cold glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. The trouble is that this sweet citrus drink has been demonised for some time.

While oranges themselves are packed full of vitamins, in drink-form, experts warn that orange juice delivers a sudden rush of sugar to the blood. Over time, this daily sugar-spike could lead to insulin resistance, raising the risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

Or so the thinking goes. Yet actually, research is starting to show that despite its high sugar content, a daily glass of orange juice could bring all manner of health benefits.