Recent data from the CDC suggests 76 percent of people in the U.S. fail to meet the recommended amount of fruit intake, and an even higher amount, 87 percent, are not meeting the recommended vegetable intake. You know that you should be eating fresh fruits and vegetables, but a busy lifestyle can often interfere with a healthy diet. Drinking natural juice mix in addition to, or to replace of some of your current diet is an easy, cost-effective solution to this issue. With just juice mix and water many people can be well on their way to leading healthier lifestyles while enjoying a delicious beverage at the same time. Here’s what you need to know about using natural juice mix for improved health and wellness.

Not all Juice is Created Equal

Everybody knows that fruits and vegetables, whether fresh or from a natural juice mix, promote good health. They are a great source of important nutrients, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin B and potassium as well as other antioxidants that protect the body. Boosting the immune system, lowering blood pressure, and reducing the risk of major chronic disorders such as heart disease and cancer are just a few examples of how fruits and veggies can aid in better overall health. Still, however, most people are not meeting their daily recommended servings.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends a minimum of 1 ½  to 2 cups of fruit per day for women and 2 cups for men. Some of the best fruit juice mixes out there can get you up to 3 full servings of fruit just by using 4 oz of juice mix. While juice is a great way to get an energizing power punch of nutrition, it’s important to look closely at the ingredients that go into a product. Reading the label is a must. You want to look for products that are made with 100 percent real fruit or vegetable juice so that you know you’re getting just the healthy stuff with nothing added.

A lot of the products on the market today contain added sugars like high-fructose corn syrup or other artificial or natural sweeteners, flavors and preservatives. Any label that reads "punch” or "beverage” instead of "100 percent juice” will definitely contain additives and should be avoided. Added sugar in juice can make it just as unhealthy as a soft drink and absent of a lot of the vitamins and minerals that make it healthy.

Real Juice: The Way Nature Intended

A natural juice mix like SmartFruit takes the hassle out of the healthy. Everything you need to know is on the label. SmartFruit is a non-GMO, shelf-stable, 100 percent juice mix that contains no added sugar, no preservatives, and no artificial colors or flavors. All you need to do is just add water and enjoy 100% natural juice.

Every SmartFruit flavor is enhanced with a unique superfood like antioxidants, vitamins B, vitamin C, zinc, selenium, Echinacea, spirulina, aloe vera, and other nutritional powerhouses to strengthen, hydrate, energize, detoxify and boost your immune system. Feeling tired? Perfect Peach is boosted with Ashawaganda and B Vitamins to help you fight off fatigue and give you the sustained energy you need to conquer your day. Need a detox? Harvest Reds combine beets, carrots, purple sweet potatoes and ginger for the ultimate organ cleanse. With many flavors to choose from SmartFruit is a versatile product, lending itself not only to be used as a natural juice mix, but also for smoothies, parfaits, yogurts and more. Getting creative while getting healthy has never been so convenient. 

It’s time to reverse the trends, and reverse our thinking, when it comes to fruit and vegetable consumption. Natural juice mixes show us that it is possible to have the best of both worlds: healthy and tasty, convenient and cost-effective.