5 Things to Look for in a Healthy Beverage (and 3 to Avoid)
Not every healthy beverage is as wholesome as it seems. Many healthy drinks on the shelf are packed with hidden sugars, artificial additives, or overhyped claims. So how can you tell which options truly support your wellness goals? Here are five things to look for on the label of a healthy beverage—and three common traps to avoid—so you can sip with confidence.
✅ 5 Things to Look For
1. No Added Sugar
Check the label for “0g added sugars.” Many drinks sneak in sweeteners—even seemingly natural ones like “organic cane juice.” Ideally, go for beverages sweetened only with whole fruits or none at all.
Example: Fruve Super Juice uses only fruit puree—no added sugar.
Why it matters: The WHO recommends limiting added sugar to under 5–10% of your daily calories—excess sugar is linked to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay .
2. Rich in Nutrients
A drink should offer more than calories—it should nourish. Look for dosage of vitamins, minerals, protein, or even fiber—rare but powerful in beverages.
Example: Fruve’s Mega Green smoothie delivers 100% of 12 vitamins plus 74 trace minerals—a true nutrient-dense choice.
3. All-Natural Ingredients
Flip the bottle and inspect the ingredient list. You want simple, recognizable foods—like “water,” “apple puree,” or “spinach extract.” Steer clear of preservatives like potassium sorbate, artificial dyes, or flavors.
Example: Fruve contains only fruit, veggies, and natural flavors—no artificial additives whatsoever.
4. Reasonable Calorie Count
Keep refreshment drinks under ~100 calories per serving unless they’re intended as meal replacements. And always check servings per bottle: a “50 calorie” drink might actually be 150 if it contains three servings.
Example: Fruve Super Water is just 15 calories per bottle, and Super Juice is about 80 calories, yet packed with nutrition—unlike a 200-calorie soda.
5. Bonus Functional Benefits
Functional perks aren’t must-haves—but they’re nice extras: electrolytes, antioxidants, probiotics, or natural caffeine can elevate a drink’s value.
Example: Fruve’s Super Water includes electrolytes like potassium and magnesium—great for hydration after exercise. Just bonus—choose them as needs fit.
�� 3 Things to Avoid
�� Added Sugars and Syrups
Scan the ingredients for sugar, syrup, or anything ending in “ose.” Avoid “fruit juice concentrate”—it’s basically sugar, too. And beware of sneaky serving sizes: a bottle may promise 15 g of sugar per serving, but if it has two servings, that’s 30 g.
�� Artificial Sweeteners & Colors
Diet and zero calorie drinks often use artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame K). While they cut calories, WHO recommends against using them for weight control due to potential long-term risks like type 2 diabetes and heart disease
Artificial dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5) add no nutritional value and may contribute to behavioral issues.
Better choice: Opt for drinks naturally sweetened with stevia or none at all—like Fruve, whose color and sweetness come solely from real produce.
�� Overblown Claims
Steer clear of miracle promises like “detox in a bottle” or “melts fat fast.” A Healthy Beverage should support hydration and nutrition—healthy drinks aren’t meant to replace athletic training or deliver instant weight loss miracles.
Fruve’s stance: No gimmicks—just accurately labeled ingredients and honest health benefits.
�� The Fruve Difference
Fruve Super Smoothies and Super Waters were built to align with every item on this list:
- �� Zero added sugar
- �� 100% natural ingredients
- �� Packed with essential nutrients
- �� Low calorie
- �� No artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives
- �� Includes functional benefits, like electrolytes
When we ask ourselves, would we drink this?—the answer is always yes.
�� Shop Smart, Sip Smarter
Next time you’re shopping:
- Scan for added sugar
- Check the ingredient list
- Opt for nutrient-rich, low-calorie drinks
- Skip artificial additives and flashy claims
And if you want a shortcut? Fruve checks every box of a Healthy Beverage, so you can confidently sip without scrutinizing the label. It’s one of the few healthy drinks that delivers real nutrition without the unwanted extras.
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