Question 1

would kellogs and orange juice a decent breakfast?

Accepted Answer

No: No, too much carbs and unbalanced. Add protein and a little lean fat.

Question 2

is your orange juice helping or hurting? 
what are the health benefits of juicing?

Accepted Answer

Store bought juice: is typically loaded w/sugar and not good for you.  Juicing is good in that you can drink the contents of a lot of fruits at once.  The downside is that you loose the skin of the fruit, which contains a lot of nutrients.  Whole natural fruits and vegetables are best.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

is orange juice part of a gluten free diet?

Accepted Answer

It can be: A gluten-free diet can include any food that does not contain gluten and orange juice certainly qualifies. However, eating a whole orange is healthier than orange juice as it has more fiber and raises blood sugar less. If you do have orange juice i advise fresh-squeezed. See  http://national.Cleanplates.Com/health-nutrition/freaky-facts-about-conventional-orange-juice/#.Uuxqkvbtnoa.

Question 4

can drinking orange juice increase urine ph?

Accepted Answer

Orange Juice: It should lower ph a bit , depending on amount and concentration. It contains citric acid. Acids lower ph, alkaline substances raise ph.

Question 5

should i be drinking orange juice while nursing?

Accepted Answer

No: It is best to avoid citrus fruits for the first few months.  They may be harsh on your baby's maturing gastrointestinal tract.  Your baby may become fussy and gassy.

Question 6

why does my skin breakout if i drink orange juice?

Accepted Answer

Sugar: Could be coincidence or elevated blood sugar. Check your A1c level. Remember, acne is an infection and bacteria love to be fed. Sugar is a favorite of theirs. Could also be that your elevated sugar makes you produce more skin oil, a component of acne.

Question 7

can zyrtec (cetirizine) be taken with orange juice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take zyrtec with orange juice. However, you should avoid taking Allegra (fexofenadine) with orange juice as this may minimally reduce the efficacy.

Question 8

can i stink orange juice while on omnicef (cefdinir)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Known food and drug interactions with Omnicef (cefdinir) include multivitamins with iron. Orange juice should be fine - I do not see any evidence that drinking orange juice will decrease its effectiveness. You may consider eating or taking a probiotic (like yogurt) to  re-establish your healthy gut flora. (reference: lexicomp).

Question 9

is orange juice alright to drink with a sour stomach?

Accepted Answer

No: Orange juice is an acid and should be avoided if you have stomach issues.

Question 10

why is it good to drink iron pills with orange juice?

Accepted Answer

Trivia, avoid OJ: Iron may be slightly better absorbed from an acid medium, but ph powerfully controlled by our stomach ; especially small intestines, where iron absorbed, thus you are being marked nonsense - quite common. The bigger issue is that orange juice is high sugar, as much or more than a sugar soft drink ; is not health, though marketing as healthy to sell the stuff. Can't sell frozen oranges. Go hflc.

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