5 of the worst drinks for your health
For many people cutting out the below can help them truly transform the way they look and feel. No more hard crashes or sugary drinks with empty (zero nutrient calories).
- Sugary soda – Sugary soda is one of the worst drinks for weight gain and empty calories. A 12-ounce can of soda contains around 140-150 calories and up to 40 grams of sugar. Regular consumption of soda has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other health problems.
- Energy drinks – Energy drinks are often high in sugar and caffeine, and can contain as much as 300-500 calories per serving. They can also lead to overstimulation and other negative health effects if consumed regularly.
- Fruit juices – While fruit juices may seem like a healthy choice, many are actually high in sugar and calories. A typical 8-ounce serving of fruit juice can contain up to 30 grams of sugar, which is equivalent to the amount in a can of soda. Consuming too much fruit juice can contribute to weight gain and other health problems.
- Sweetened iced tea – Many commercial iced teas are loaded with sugar and empty calories. A 16-ounce bottle of sweetened iced tea can contain as much as 200-250 calories and up to 60 grams of sugar.
- ‘Mixed drinks’ – Alcoholic beverages that are mixed drinks are often high in calories and can contribute to weight gain and other health problems. Beer and mixed drinks can all contain significant amounts of sugar and empty calories. A 12-ounce beer can contain around 150-200 calories. Mixed drinks can be particularly high in calories, depending on the ingredients and serving size they can have 200- 500m calories a drink. Control your drink by mixing liquor with soda and splashing lime juice or muddling in natural raw fruit and opt for light bear. All of the above should also be in portion control. In addition in a one week span, make sure you have double etc amount of days without liquor then with it.
