We encourage our children to consume plenty of the golden nectar, but is apple juice good for you?

A dietitian tells us once and or all.

This, in turn, canreduce your riskof heart attack and stroke.

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Moreover, Cassetty notes apple juice can help you hydrate given that it is 88-percent water.

For adults, a serving is one cup, and many people drink more than that, Cassetty says.

There is also a significant amount of sugar in apple juice.

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registered dietitian and nationally-recognized food, nutrition, and wellness expert with a private nutrition counseling practice

A eight-ounce glass of 100-percent apple juice contains 24 grams of sugar.

However, its ideal to cap it at that amount, Cassetty says.

If youre looking to get additional fruit fixes, opt for the solid variety, she suggests.

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And when youre shopping for juice, be sure the label says 100-percent fruit juice to avoid anyadded sugars.

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