Question 1

why does it mean if my body is craving orange juice?

Accepted Answer

Craving sweets: You are probably just craving something sweet.  Orange juice has a lot of sugar.  Way too much sugar.  I do not recommend drinking any fruit juice.  Eating fruit is healthy but drinking them is not.  It takes a lot of oranges to make a glass of juice and you don't need that much sugar.  Try to drink milk and water and eat fruit.  Avoid other sweet drinks like pop and gatorade as well.

Question 2

22 year ago female dislikes oranges, but craving orange juice. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

oranges vs juice?: If this is just a preference, like enjoying chocolate more than vanilla, it doesn't mean anything. More information would be needed if the issue is more complicated.

Question 3

i have a cold and also a huge craving for orange juice. would orange juice treat my symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Fluids and rest are great for colds.  If you like orange juice, go ahead.  It can upset the stomach if too much is taken in due to the acidic nature of the juice.  It is a good form of vitamins especially vitamin c.  It may or may not help your cold, but if you think it does, have at it.  The craving?  Be careful.  Lots of sugar in oj.  Water is good & take vit c tablets for the same sans sugar!

Question 4

i am constantly craving orange juice! i'm not hungry and not craving sweets or junk food. i drank almost a gallon today. why could this be?

Accepted Answer

Orange juice: Probably because you like it but a gallon a day is far too much. 
Have you given any thought to why you take so much OJ? 
Are you having to urinate several times a day?

I suggest that you take your orange juice no more than twice a day (glass full, not a gallon) and if you are thirsty take water.

Frequent urination from too much liquid is not good for you!

Question 5

my boyfriend and i had sex during my fertile days. for the past week i have had a craving for orange juice to the point where i am drinking half a gal?

Accepted Answer

?: If you're wondering if you're pregnant, there's no good way to know until you miss a period and have a positive pregnancy test.  Any symptoms you get before missing a period are unlikely to be from pregnancy.

Question 6

sudden onset of cold sweat, weak, hot, shaking hands, fast breath, intense  craving for sugar candy or orange juice. stop after eating candy.....?

Accepted Answer

Blood sugar?: Sounds like one of a few things - anxiety or dehydration ( which were cured by time) or hypoglycemia (which was cured by the sugar).   There are a few other less likely things down the list.  You should eat, sleep and exercise regularly.  If this is recurrent or you actually lose consciousness as a result of one of these episodes you might want to see someone.

Question 7

what exactly can drinking orange juice do to your body?

Accepted Answer

Orange Juice: "the american journal of clinical nutrition." vitamin c, an essential vitamin that cannot be synthesized by the human body, is an important antioxidant, a substance that protects the body against the harmful effects of free radicals, the molecules that may cause tissue damage and early aging.

Question 8

whole body is tired & lazy. blocked & runny nose, throat hurts & a bit fever. this cold & flu is tiring me. how to make it go away? had orange juice

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Strep throat bacteria can cause stuffy nose symptoms sometimes, too.

Question 9

why do i crave orange juice when i'm sick?

Accepted Answer

Interesting: check with your doc.

You may have prediabetes.

Good luck.

Question 10

is orange juice unhealthy how much would be too much

Accepted Answer

Orange : Orange juice is tricky - we've been told for years how healthy it is, right?  True, it has vitamin c, calcium (if you buy the calcium fortified stuff), and it tastes good, but there are a few other things to keep in mind:

- an 8 oz glass of oj has almost as much sugar as a can of soda
- oj has little to no fiber, so that sugar rush can cause an Insulin spike which eventually leads to high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure and weight gain.  Eating the whole fruit is much better for you because the fiber found in the fruit causes the sugars to be digested more slowly which avoids the Insulin spike
- the stuff you buy in the carton has been processed with many chemicals to increase shelf life - even the expensive stuff!  if you must have oj, it's much better to squeeze it yourself.

The 2 best bits of dietary advice i can give pertaining to juice is "everything in moderation" or "bypass the juice and just eat the fruit".  Your body will thank you.

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I have a cold and also a huge craving for orange juice. would orange juice treat my symptoms?

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I am constantly craving orange juice! i'm not hungry and not craving sweets or junk food. i drank almost a gallon today. why could this be?

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My boyfriend and i had sex during my fertile days. for the past week i have had a craving for orange juice to the point where i am drinking half a gal?

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Sudden onset of cold sweat, weak, hot, shaking hands, fast breath, intense craving for sugar candy or orange juice. stop after eating candy.....?

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What exactly can drinking orange juice do to your body?

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Whole body is tired & lazy. blocked & runny nose, throat hurts & a bit fever. this cold & flu is tiring me. how to make it go away? had orange juice

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Why do i crave orange juice when i'm sick?

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