Juice cleanses spark debate over their health benefits, but a revealing article in The Daily Beast highlights an under-discussed drawback: their toll on the planet.
Juices' Impact on the Environment
A bowl of whole fruit can nourish twice as many people compared to the juice extracted from it. Juicing also produces pulp, which many discard. While some repurpose it for pies or crackers, discarded pulp decomposes into methane—a greenhouse gas that accelerates climate change.
The piece also explores nutrient losses from juicing fruits and vegetables. Intrigued? Dive into the full Daily Beast article for deeper insights.
