Soft Drinks
Source : BNP Paribas validated by the Rouen University Hospital
Summary
- Did you know?
- Three steps forward
- Source
Did you know?
- Many beverages sold commercially contain spectacular amounts of sugars, whether it is a soda (about the equivalent of 7 pieces of sugar in a can), a fruit juice (about 7 sugars in a glass of orange juice), an industrial iced tea (5 sugars in a can), not to mention the so-called energy drinks (8 sugars or more).
FOR INFO:
- According to the WHO, the daily amount of added sugar (excluding that naturally present in raw foods) not to be exceeded for an adult is 25g (6-7 pieces), a single drink would already cover this figure! Excessive sugar consumption can lead to overweight, obesity, even diabetes.
THREE STEPS FORWARD
- Try to replace at least one sweetened drink with an unsweetened glass of water, tea or herbal tea every day – For a healthy adult, recommendations are to drink an average of 7 to 8 glasses of water per day for an adult, or about 1.5l in total.
- Imagine your own low-sugar drink recipes: infuse several hours in a carafe of fresh water with herbs (mint, lemongrass, etc.), spices (cinnamon, ginger, badiane, etc.) or seasonal fruits (zests or pieces) to create a refreshing alternative.
- Opt for a bottle that you keep with you so as not to be tempted by a sweet drink at the vending machine or bakery. Offer them to those around you as well.
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