Sweetened beverages
A sweetened beverage is any beverage with added sugar. These are drinks like tea, sodas, fruits juices and sports drinks.
Whether genetic or just a habit from childhood, we all enjoy a sugary drink now and then, sometimes a little more often than we should.
Consuming high sugar drinks can lead to health problems such as unhealthy weight gain, tooth decays, heart disease, fatty liver and type 2 diabetes. Since sugar does not have any nutrients, they are a source of empty calories.
How to help your Child avoid Sugary drinks;
Start early- give water and continue breastfeeding to children below 1 year. When giving yogurt, opt for natural yogurt instead of the flavored ones with artificial sweeteners.
Read the label- always check on the sugar content in drinks before purchasing them for our children.
Some labeling will come with a color summary on the back of the packaging:
Add more flavor- use whole fresh fruits by adding them to your water to make it flavorful.
Avoid juices, sodas and sports drinks- they only contain artificial sweeteners and caffeine which are harmful to our children's health.
Let your Antara Nutritionist know if you are having any difficulties or challenges in managing your diet. Book a session with an Antara Nutritionist through the Antara App or by clicking here.