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When my sons were younger I was hesitant to introduce them to juice because of my pediatrician’s warning that juice contains just as much sugar as many soft drinks, and not only would it eat away at their teeth but it would contribute to possible childhood obesity. I wanted to give them some variety in their diet, but was also very concerned with the sugar content and potential future weight problems. Because of this, I watered down their juice bottles and limited their juice intake to 8 ounces per day.
I’m not the only parent to have these concerns, and thankfully there is a company who offers a product that is 100%, organic, low in sugar and still tastes good! The juice selections at FirstJuice.com contain only 12 grams of sugar per 8 ounce serving, compared to 27 grams of sugar in an equal amount of 100% apple juice. The flavor offerings are quite unique, but the combinations work very well together and offer additional nutrition by taking advantage of the nutrients found in purple carrots.
My younger son’s favorite flavor is the Peach and Purple Carrot – as soon as he sees it in the store he begs for it immediately! My older son also loves this flavorful juice, but his favorite is Blueberry and Purple Carrot. I have tried all four available flavors, and I cannot taste any of the vegetable – the sweet juice is quite delicious! Many parents have actually petitioned the company to market it to all ages, but it’s currently designated as a toddler juice. The juices are available in many retail stores, but if you can’t find it in your area you can also order online. A 2-pack of the 8 ounce bottles (with a sippy-lid) can be purchased for $5.58. We reuse our sippy bottles and buy the 32 ounce size for $4.99.