Originally Posted by aikigreg
might as well just drink a soda. It has the same effect on your body.
No it certainly does not. Fruit does not have phosphoric acid or caffeine. The combination of phosphoric acid and caffeine leaches calcium from your teeth and bones. Fruit juice does nothing of the sort. Soda has no nutrients beyond calories from the sugar. Fruit juice has plenty of vitamins and antioxidants. Fruit juice shouldn't be a staple, but is perfectly fine as a healthy snack when you want a sweet drink. You just can't have 6 cups a day.