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Sugary drinks, particularly fizzy drinks, energy drinks and even juices, are consumed by thousands of people every day. However, many people are unaware of the shocking amount of sugar found in these drinks. Recent studies have shown that sugary drinks are linked to many cases of tooth decay, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
In the public eye, fruit juices are marketed as the healthier option over fizzy drinks. However, the juices you buy in the supermarket are packed with additives, such as sweeteners and preservatives, and have extremely high levels of sugar. Many reports have shown that fruit juices may have at least as much sugar as a bottle of Coca Cola, which contains 10.6g of sugar per 100ml.
So, next time you or your children want something sweet to drink, try making your own fresh juice with a mixer. You can even make some extra and keep it in the fridge for later. Alternatively, just add some chopped fruit with some mint in your water for some easy and delicious flavoured water.
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Source:
Harry Wallop, Telegraph. September 2014. The 10 fruit juices with more sugar than Coca Cola. Retrieved from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/children/11130095/The-10-fruit-juices-with-more-sugar-than-Coca-Cola.html.
