Many of us like to enjoy a glass of cold fruit or vegetable juice in hot weather. One way to make the drink fresher is to add ice cubes. However, is this habit safe and doesn’t reduce the nutritional value of the juice?
Myth or Fact?
The myth circulating is that adding ice cubes to juice will destroy the nutrients contained in it. However, in fact, adding ice cubes to juice will not significantly reduce its nutritional value.
The reason why this myth is difficult to disprove is because people often add too many ice cubes so that the juice becomes very watery. This will certainly reduce the concentration of nutrients in the juice.
Why Doesn’t Adding Ice Cubes Damage Nutrition?
- Ice cubes do not react with nutrients: Ice cubes only function to cool drinks, they do not react chemically with the nutrients in the juice.
- Water-soluble nutrients: The nutrients in juice are generally water-soluble, so even if the juice becomes diluted, the nutrients remain in it.
Things to Note
- Number of ice cubes: Don’t add too many ice cubes to avoid making the juice too watery and reducing the nutrient concentration.
- Quality of ice cubes: Make sure the ice cubes used are clean and made from water that is safe for consumption.
- Serving time: The longer the juice is in contact with the ice cubes, the more nutrients are dissolved. It’s best to consume the juice immediately after adding ice cubes.
Conclusion
Adding ice cubes to juice is generally safe and will not significantly damage its nutritional value. However, to get maximum nutritional benefits, you should pay attention to the number of ice cubes added and consume the juice immediately after adding the ice cubes.
Additional Tips:
- Choose fresh ingredients: The fresher the fruit and vegetables used, the more nutritionally rich the resulting juice.
- Vary the flavors: Try different fruit and vegetable combinations to get more interesting flavors.
- Consume juice as a complement: Juice should be consumed as part of a balanced diet, not as a substitute for main meals.
So, just enjoy a glass of your favorite fresh juice with the addition of ice cubes for extra freshness!
