Turn your backs to..... Sugar Drinks

As summers are almost at our door steps... one thing which is gaining momentum is the chilled soda drinks; here I am referring to all the fizzy drinks which irrespective of brand, color or taste.... provides us with enormous amount of energy..... Wait here and give a thought, is that it.

No.... the real picture of these summer favorite drinks is.... the massive amount of sugar that enters our body. The energy that we get through them is the instant effect of the simple carbohydrates.... in form of sugar.

Today as a vigilant buyer, when we focus on the nutrient content of the drinks... we come across various ingredients which are the alternative forms of  simple carbohydrates-
-corn syrup
-dextrose
-fructose
-glucose
-cane sugar
-sucrose and many more.

As per a study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health, it is relevant that, "Rising consumption of sugary drinks has been a major contributor to the obesity epidemic".

Sugary drinks (soda, energy, sports drinks) are the top calorie source in teens’ diets (226 calories per day), beating out pizza (213 calories per day).

Not only this, the fact is that the human body does not require any extra added sugar in the diet. As per ADA, the sugar and sugary foods are kept on the top of food pyamid which indicates their minimal use. While going through the food labels we should always remember that- 4 gms of sugar is equivalent to 1 teaspoon providing you with approximately 45 calories.

Another study at the Harvard School of Public Health highlights that, "the average can of sugar-sweetened soda or fruit punch provides about 150 calories, almost all of them from sugar – usually high-fructose corn syrup. That’s the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of table sugar".

Even fruit juices are not the healthy option... rather including fruits in your diet will be a smart move. As it will not only watch your added sugar intake but will also provide you with the required amount of fiber.... Good for the health.

A fresh squeeze of lemon in a glass of water will give you enough refreshment along with vitamin C. So, this summer avoid those extra doses of sugar and switch to some healthy options.