Got a question about fruit juice? Ask it of a leading expert – you could win £150! ANSWERS BACK

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Sue Gatenby from Tropicana is here to answer any questions you may have about enjoying fruit juice and its nutritional benefits, for both you and your children. Sue has 25 years of industry experience and is here to share her top tips and advice.

The team at Tropicana say, "We've just launched a new campaign to talk about the health benefits a small glass of juice can bring. There’s been lots of confusion about juice, and we’re here to help clear the air and explain how 100% pure fruit juice can play an important role in a healthy and balanced diet."

Maybe you have a question about the nutritional benefits of juice, getting your 5 a day, how much you should drink, or anything else to do with juice? If so, ask away!.

Here's a little bit more about Sue:

Sue Gatenby is the Senior Director, Nutrition with responsibility for nutrition strategy at Tropicana. Sue has over 25 years’ experience in nutrition research, education and in the food industry. She has a BSc and PhD in Nutrition and Postgraduate Diplomas in Dietetics and Sports Nutrition. Prior to joining PepsiCo Sue held positions at the John Radcliffe Hospital, the Universities of London & Surrey and Institute of Food Research (IFR). During her time at the IFR she consulted for the Department of Health in the research and development of the <a class="break-all" href="//mailto:www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/eatwell-plate.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eatwell Plate. She is also a Governor of the British Nutrition Foundation.
Post your questions to Sue by 21 March and we will pick 20 for her to respond to. Everyone who posts a question will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky Mumsnetter will win a £150 John Lewis voucher. A link to her responses will be posted on this thread by Mid April.

This Q&A is sponsored by Tropicana.

Thanks,
MNHQ.

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I never know which is the worse for teeth fruit juice or fruit drink ?

What is the healthiest fruit juice to drink as I know alot actually contain a lot of sugar?

Thank you

Sarah x

Do the cheap concentrated juices have any real health benifits?

how many glasses a day should you have?

are the benefits of cranberry juice a myth or are they true?

Im really worried about the sugar added to fruit juice? I only buy them as a treat, is this right to be worried about it?

My daughter just loves Pure Apple Juice, with all the publicity regarding erosion of tooth enamel,which is the best way for her to be drinking it as obviously i'd rather she was drinking this than fizzy juice?

Again so worried about the sugar content! I rarely give my kids pure fruit juice cause im concerned about there teeth! My six year old needs special toothpaste because her teeth are not strong enough, I keep getting asked if she was premature????

How much sugar is contained in an average juice if it contains 5 portions of fruit?

Is 'from concentrate' necessarily a bad thing?

is it beneficial to have more than 5 a day

What is the best amount of pure orange juice to drink on a daily basis taking into account the latest stories about the amount of sugar they contain?

Is the sugar and nutrional content in a cup of as beneficial and filling as eating the whole fruit?

Can too much fruit juice erode the enamel in teeth? Is it best to dilute it?

Are fruit juices really that healthy? A lot of them claim to contain real fruits which suggest they are good for us but how many nasties do they have in them along side this? Do they do us more harm than good?

I'm always worried about the amount of hidden sugars in juices even if it is pure fruit, as i am diabetic. Are pure fruit juices okay to drink for diabetics?

are some fruit juices better than others for sugar intake

What are the benefits of jack fruit juice?

How can I enjoy fruit juice & the health benefits without worrying about the sugar

Sorry, but in my opinion juice any form is a waste. It is the fibre in the fruit that is good for you. Take that away and all that is left is fructose (sugar).

Am I right in thinking that two glasses of, say, orange juice, only counts as one of your five a day, rather than two?

Is pure orange from supermarkets as healthy as I always was made to believe?
Or am I better squeezing my own oranges to make a juice?

Is it more healthy to have juice with pulp or bits left in or not?

What are the best fruit juices when it comes to preventing tooth decay?