Pure Fruit Juice

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  Avoid Giving Fruit Juice to Babies in the First Year, Pediatricians Advise

  In its latest report, theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics has announced that no fruit juice should be given to newborn babies at least for a year.

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  Concern About 'Naturally Occurring' Sugars

  Do "naturally occurring" sugars (100 percent fruit juice, honey, pure maple syrup) have the same dietary/health effect as "added" sugars in processed foods?

• Demand for Packaged Food Rises as Vegetable, Fruits Get Expensive

  Over 58 percent of people in the middle and low income groups have switched to packaged food items like tomato puree, ketchup and fruit juices owing to the rise in the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables, said a survey released here Saturday."Rising...

• Vietnamese Husband And Wife Cake

  In Vietnam the groom has to present this cake to the bride before proposing. Made with wheat starch, mung dal and passion fruit puree, this is a very unconventional steamed cake recipe. Also known as 'Banh phu the'.

• Pure juice does not increase weight

  Drinking pure fruit juice in moderation provides essential nutrients and may actually help children maintain a healthy weight.