Clarification on Honey and Sugar in drinks

[fganter]

I could use some clarification on the "no honey" part of Whole30 as it applies to drinks.

 

Take a look at the following attached food labels.  (You'll probably need to click on the picture to see the details.)

 

Picture 1: Label for drink with honey

 

 

Picture 2: Label for 100% juice

 

 

I realize water would be better than either drink.  However, of the two drinks shown, wouldn't the one with the honey be the better choice (setting aside the Vitamin C piece for a sec) - i.e. cause less of a sugar rush or on-going craving for sugar?

 

Thanks for your help.

[ShannonM816]

You shouldn't be drinking juice, period. It's allowed on Whole30, but mostly to be used in cooking for recipes that require a bit of sweetness. You could use a splash of fruit juice in some water or sparkling water for a change of pace, but that should be very occasional, if at all.

 

The rules state no sweeteners allowed, so regardless of grams of sugar content, you absolutely cannot have the one that contains honey. Period. That's the rule. If you drink the one with honey, you've broken the rules.

 

 

Drinking either of these will cause a sugar rush and could contribute to sugar cravings.

[jmcbn]

I could use some clarification on the "no honey" part of Whole30 as it applies to drinks.

 

 

The rule is simple: Do not consume added sugar of any kind, real or artificial. No maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, coconut sugar, Splenda, Equal, Nutrasweet, xylitol, stevia, etc. 

None, nada, zilch.

 

If you want to kick that sugar habit to the kerb then you're best avoiding anything sweet as it just feeds the cravings. The rule is in place to help you...

[rizzo0904]

I only use juice for making salad dressing....a tablespoon of OJ

[AmyS]

I only use juice for making salad dressing....a tablespoon of OJ

This is an appropriate use of juice on a Whole30. Carry on!