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Fruit juice and smoothies: why are they not the same as whole fruit?

Fruit juice and smoothies can contain nutrients, but because of their sugar content the NHS suggests at most one small 150 ml portion a day, consumed with a meal. This is not the same as eating whole fruit.

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NHS — Water, drinks and hydration

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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