Sugar in drinks: Juice vs Water
Did you know that If you drink a 600ml bottle of soft drink or juice a day, you will consume 2kg of sugar a month!
In New Zealand the consumption of sugary drinks is increasing, which may contribute to the growing number of children and adults becoming overweight or obese.
Sugar is high in energy, and when we consume more than we burn, we will put on weight. Sugar in drinks becomes ‘empty calories’ because the drink usually contains no valuable nutrients, and does nothing to satisfy hunger.
Fruit juice contains the same amount of sugar as soft drinks (fizzy) – about 10 teaspoons of sugar in a 350ml bottle (or a large glass). A glass of orange juice contains the sugar of several oranges - so drink water and eat the whole fruit instead. You’ll feel fuller and consume less sugar.
Water is by far the best thing to drink. It can be hard to drink water if you are used to sweet drinks – start by diluting your juice with water, and gradually add more and more water. Sports drinks/energy drinks are not necessary, even if you play a lot of sport. Just drink water, and maybe have a healthy snack before and after exercise.
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