Drinks to avoid: The layout of the “healthy” beverage aisle has changed dramatically over the years, from expensive organic energy drinks to “better-for-you” smoothies. When you look behind the extravagant promises and attractive packaging, you’ll probably find that many of these drinks aren’t healthy for you.
In fact, most of the sugar in our diets comes from sugar-sweetened beverages. You might be surprised to find added sugars, as well as artificial sugars and dyes, hidden in the ingredient lists of beverages marketed as being “good for you.”
Here are seven drinks you should avoid for a healthy body:
1. Fresh Juice
Fruit juices can weaken the body’s immune system because the body needs a lot of energy to warm cold drinks to body temperature. As a result, your body may become weaker and more vulnerable to illness. Experts recommend eating fresh fruits and avoiding fruit juices. Despite being healthy, they should not be consumed during winters, especially if they are cold.
2. Sugared Coffee Drinks
Although a cup of coffee has many excellent health benefits, frothy blends like frappuccinos and other flavored coffee drinks probably outweigh all of coffee’s benefits. Unless you’re specifically making coffee drinks, avoid using sweet syrups and whipped toppings on your desserts.
3. Soda
When artificial sweeteners are consumed in excess, palate and taste preferences can change over time, leading to an increase in the desire for highly sweet foods and a decrease in enjoyment of naturally sweet foods such as fresh fruit Is. A little is acceptable, but use caution when consuming artificial sweeteners, and sodas are loaded with artificial sweeteners.
4. Buttermilk
Although buttermilk is healthy, but it is advised to stay away from it in winters. Mucus caused by cold dairy products can increase your risk for flu and fever. However, yogurt can be a good alternative because you still need probiotics.
5. Premixed alcoholic beverages
Premixed drinks are, in essence, a hangover in a bottle. Alcohol, preservatives, and excess sugar work to accelerate the underlying dehydration caused by alcohol consumption.
6. Premade Protein Shake
You may be surprised to learn that if you check the ingredient list, most protein shakes are loaded with sugar, artificial sweeteners, preservatives and additives. As a general rule, drink water and up your protein intake.
7. Pre-Bottled Smoothies
Even if they promote the claim that their product has “no added sugar,” most smoothies are essential “health” drinks in disguise. Even though they may get away with the claim because they use sugar in the form of fruit puree, the overall sugar load is still high enough and often without any fiber to help regulate blood sugar levels and keep you satisfied. Or unbalanced with proteins.
(Disclaimer: This article is based on general information and is not a substitute for expert advice. Zee News does not endorse it.)