Fruit Juices and Smoothies: New Risk to Our Health
US researchers have pointed out that fruit juices and smoothies are now a new risk to our health because of the amount of sugar the healthy drinks are believed to contain.
US researchers have pointed out that fruit juices and smoothies are now a new risk to our health because of the amount of sugar the healthy drinks are believed to contain.
‘Healthy smoothies, frappes, milkshakes hiding more kilojoules of sugar than a Big Mac.’
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Boost Juice’s ‘Brekkie to Go-Go Super smoothie’ contains 2560kj, 500kj more than a Big Mac (2060kj) and 18 teaspoons of sugar. The ‘Protein Supreme’ smoothie from Boost’s Black Label range contains 2360kj and 12 teaspoons of sugar.The Gloria Jeans ‘Mango Fruzie’, marketed as ‘98 percent fat-free’contains 31 teaspoons of sugar and 2150kj. Also McDonald’s Large Bananaberry Bash smoothie labeled ‘99 percent fat-free’contains 17 teaspoons of sugar.
“Food outlets use phrases like 97% ‘fat free’ or ‘dairy free’ to make their smoothies and frappés sound healthy, but with up to 31 teaspoons of sugar and as many kilojoules as a Big Mac, these drinks can actually do more harm than good,” LiveLighter’s Alison Ginn said.
Fruit Smoothies Loaded With Sugar, Says Study
Fruit smoothies and frappes contain more kilojoules than a meal and are high in sugar, states recent study.
Fruit smoothies and frappes contain more kilojoules than a meal and are high in sugar, states recent study.
She advised people to choose the smallest size drink with skim milk or share with a friend to reduce the calorie consumption.
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