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Which is Healthier Orange Juice Or Coffee?
Food pairs perfectly together – peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, hummus and pita to name just a few – but one recent TikTok trend involves mixing orange juice and coffee – which may lead to unexpected results. Although this might sound delicious at first, this pairing could actually cause digestive discomfort like heartburn and indigestion according to gastroenterologist Supriya Rao. Moreover, both beverages’ high sugar content can trigger spikes in blood glucose levels which then result in energy crashes later on.
Orange juice and coffee both contain caffeine, a stimulant that enhances alertness and energy. But combined together can lead to an intoxication of caffeine which may result in headaches, anxiety and difficulty sleeping – potentially disrupting regular sleep cycles while contributing to acid reflux and high cholesterol among other health problems.
Combining OJ and coffee at once may interfere with your body’s ability to absorb vitamin C, an essential nutrient for immune function. This is due to tannins present in coffee preventing some of its absorption; this effect is less pronounced with black tea; therefore it should be possible to delay consumption for an hour between drinks to minimize this problem.
Even though juice may no longer carry its former healthful aura, a daily glass of OJ remains an invaluable source of nutrients and vitamin C, helping support immune function and maintain normal blood pressure levels.
But if you’re considering drinking orange juice and espresso together, keep in mind that both are packed with calories – one cup of orange juice contains 26 grams of sugar while one shot of espresso packs 40 mg of caffeine. Furthermore, these beverages may contribute to weight gain and heart disease.
An OJ can contain not only high amounts of sugar but also an abundance of sodium (salt). While sodium plays an essential role in maintaining proper fluid balance and electrolyte regulation in the body, too much may result in water retention and high blood pressure. Furthermore, eating too much salt could harm both your immune system and lead to chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.
