India, Nov. 22 -- Have you ever wondered why eating an apple feels satisfying, but drinking a glass of apple juice leaves you hungry soon after? Many people do, and that is where the confusion begins. Fruit and fruit juice come from the same source, but your body handles them very differently. Whole fruits provide fiber, slow-release energy, and keep you full, while juices mostly deliver quick sugars that do not keep hunger away for long. That is why you may feel satisfied after eating an orange but still hungry after drinking its juice. So if you are confused about which one is better for your health, here's what you need to know.

Fruit juice may seem easier to consume than fruit, but it is not nutritionally equal to fresh fruit. "Juice...