DESSERT OR WINE: HOW MUCH SUGAR IN YOUR DRINK?

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If you hesitate in a restaurant between starter or pudding, you may need to consider as well your glass of wine…
Sugar tax on soft drinks is a great initiative to tackle childhood obesity, but do adults know the sugar content of their alcoholic drinks?
Adults in Europe get more of their calories from alcohol than from soft drinks; if we want to reduce obesity should consumers not be aware of the calories content of their drinks?

Did you know that?
• 1 pint of beer contains 180 Kcal, the same as a slice of pizza
• 1 large glass of wine contains 200 Kcal, the same as a doughnut
or 4 mini sausage rolls
• 1 vodka tonic contains 120 Kcal
• Alcopop contains 140 Kcal

If you want to calculate your alcohol daily calorie intake check this:
http://www.wcrf-uk.org/uk/here-help/health-tools/alcohol-calorie-calculator

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Simone Faby

Simone is an experienced and pragmatic Nutritional Therapist. Her client-centric approach achieves results for patients with a broad range of health issues, through tailored nutritional and lifestyle advice. Clients appreciate her understanding, the wealth of useful information shared and her commitment to see them through a result. Recommendations are realistic and achievable and she is relentless in supporting clients with every possible tool from meal plans, food shopping lists to easy recipes.