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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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What are your thoughts that when drinking a glass of juice, the body has no idea that we have had juice and not 6 oranges (for example) therefore it releases a large amount of insulin to mop up the sugars, and insulin is a fattening hormone.

Do I need to worry about the sugars in a glass of juice a day?

Does juice have the same nutritional value as actual fruit?

Does the risk to enamel on the teeth, out weight the other health benefits of juice such as vitamin intake etc.

I like grapefruit juice, is this better for you than orange juice in terms of teeth damage and sugar content?

I wonder about fruit juice, is there too much sugar that out weighs the benefits

Does a glass of fruit juice count as one of your 5 a day?

There's been an announcement today that a sugar tax will be introduced to soft drinks. Do you think it is fair that fruit juice is excluded despite there being approx 8g of sugar in a glass of fruit juice and 9g in a glass of cola?

Is it true drinking juice through a straw is better for preventing enamel from being harmed?

Does having the fruit as a juice reduce its nutrient content?

Is it true that your saliva can neutralise some of the acid from fruit juice?

If DCs have fruit juice for breakfast, should they brush their teeth before or after breakfast?

How much is a good sized portion for kids ?

Which flavour of juice has the least effect on tooth enamel?

I always dilute the juice with water and if dc's have been especially good with natural carbonated water. They think it's great. Do you think it's ok as an occasional treat?

When If aliens ever come to the planet and decide whether or not to destroy us by judging how worthy we are as a species based on our juice, what juice would you show them in order to spare all our lives?

I try and have some juice when we are run down with a virus, is there any medical benefit in that? I figure it's a high calorie drink with extra nutrition but I wondered if the vitamins etc would have any short term benefits too.

I always avoid concentrated juices and opt for fresh juice instead. Seems to be a lot more concentrated juices in supermarkets and I wanted to know why this is?

My 21 month only has water to drink should i be introducing juice as he is not a fan of fruit? Is it for his teeth? x

Its not important that he likes fruit if he eats his veggies

How much water should I use to dilute fruit juice for a young child

Concentrated juices are more prevalent because its cheaper to produce

Are there as many vitamins / nutrients in cartons of juice compared with freshly squeezed?

I'm confused about the different types of sugar in fruit juice - unclear packaging, conflicting messages, fresh or concentrated etc ...

Fruits already have natural sugar in them so how much is too much?

Is freshly squeezed better overall?

Is drinking juice with a meal better for your teeth?