Should you reach for apple cider or juice?
Posted on Oct 24th 2008 9:00AM by Bev SklarFiled Under: Nutrition & Supplements
Other than apple cider appearing cloudier, I've never known the difference between cider and juice. Is one healthier than the other? Cider is the unprocessed liquid from mashed apples, including seeds and skin, which accounts for its cloudy look. It may or may not be heat pasteurized. It's perishable, needs refrigeration and can last for up to two weeks. Apple juice is a filtered version of apple cider, milder in taste, typically has added water and other ingredients, and has a much longer shelf life.
According to one nutrition/wellness expert, cider may have more pulp, but both drinks still contain about the same amount of fiber, sugar and calories. Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources shares that cider is a good, natural source of potassium and iron, has 87 calories in a six-ounce serving, and I love that it's pure. So when the cold wind blows, reach for a warm mug of seasonal cider or regular juice, and don't forget the cinnamon stick.








