Ministry of Health issued a warning of sweet juices

The Ministry of Health has warned against sugary juices as an unhealthy and sugary option, increasing the risk of obesity and chronic diseases.

The ministry said, through its official account on the social networking site (Twitter), that a pack of juice contains a large amount of sugar, while the body needs a quantity of & # 39; Limited energy. It is evaluated according to age, sex, duration and activity criteria, noting that sugar is one of the elements of energy and extract Its natural sources are the fruits, honey and milk.

"Juices and sugary drinks contain more sugar than the body's daily needs, which makes them more caloric than necessary.They turn them into fat, which increases weight, exposes people to a risk of obesity and their nutritional value is low and often lacking.

In the case of sugary drinks and juices labeled "healthy and vitamin-supported", the Ministry explained that these vitamins were present in the presence of these juices, but in small quantities compared to the quantity of sugars contained in them, which ruin teeth and cause decay; water is therefore the best alternative to canned juices. The freshness without sugar is much better than these drinks, noting that the World Health Organization has warned against a consumption of more than 25 grams of sugar, which equates to 6 teaspoons.