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The Bitter Truth about Sugary Drinks

13Nov

The Bitter Truth about Sugary Drinks

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), also known as sugary drinks, are beverages with added sugar. They are high in kilojoules, which can lead to weight gain and obesity.

If you’re not burning it off, you could also increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

So, how much sugar is in your favourite thirst-quenchers?

Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola (12 oz can) – 39 grams

Mountain Dew (12 oz can) – 47 grams

Energy Drinks

Rockstar Energy Drink (16 oz can) – 62 grams

Red Bull Energy Drink (8.3 oz can) – 27 grams

Fountain Drinks

7-Eleven Coca-Cola Big Gulp – 91 grams

7-Eleven Coca-Cola Super Big Gulp – 146 grams

Juice Drinks

Golden Circle Tropical Fruit (591 ml bottle) – 70 grams

Snapple Lemon Iced Tea (16 oz bottle) – 46 grams

Daily Juice Orange (591 ml bottle) – 48 grams

Milk Drinks

Nesquik Chocolate Milk (16 oz bottle) – 58 grams

Vita Soy Milk (240 ml) – 18 grams

Alcoholic Drink 

Mike’s Hard Lemonade (11.2 oz bottle) – 30 grams

Pay attention to what you’re drinking. Pick healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Choose to stay healthy and live well.

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