Reconsider Your Beverage Choices - Say No to Cold Drinks for Better Health
Cold drinks, especially sodas, are linked to numerous health risks including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, and more. Consuming excessive sugar through these beverages can have detrimental effects on overall health. Suggestions are provided to switch to healthier alternatives like room temperature water with lemon for added benefits.
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A can of soda = 10 tsp of sugar There is no nutrients in soda.
1 in 5 primary school children in the city overweight
Can cause diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, tooth decay, bone softening, seizures, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, and emotional disorders
Soft Drinks and Disease Harvard School of Public Health drinks regularly 1 to 2 cans a day or more. 26% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 20% higher risk of having a heart attack or dying from a heart attack. 75% higher risk of gout. Cold drinks solidify fat which we can t digest & is stored in our bodies & cause obesity. Diet zero-calorie and low-calorie soft drinks don't necessarily lead to weight loss
American Heart Association warns the daily intake of sugar for an adult womanshould be no more than 6 teaspoons (tsp) and no more than 9 tsp for adult men. For children the recommended daily amount should not exceed 3 tsp and for teensthe maximum amount is 8 tsp. BEVERAGE Serving Amount of Sugar 355 mL 10 tsp COLA 591 mL 17 tsp ORANGE SODA 354 mL 13 tsp LEMONADE ICED TEA 473 mL 13 tsp ENERGY DRINK 473 mL 16 tsp 236 mL 7 tsp 591 mL 9 tsp SPORTSDRINK 591 mL 8 tsp FLAVOREDWATER 199 mL 4 tsp JUICE DRINK 177 mL 4 tsp
Rethink your drink SPORTS DRINK : 9 tsp of sugar LEMONADE ICED TEA: 13 tsp
Suggestions Cool cold drinks down until room temperature before we drink Room temperature water quenches thirst. Add lemons to water (no ice) Lemon water contains nutrients, it is antibacterial, anti-aging, & anti-fatigue, also boosts our immune system & strengthen our health.
