Drinking Yourself Fat.
Few would argue that of the two drinks shown above, the Baskin Robbins Heath Bar Shake contains more calories. But which of these is the healthy alternative?
A recent Men's Health article says neither one. While the shake above contains more than 2000 calories (more than is recommended for consumption by an individual in a single day), the VitaminWater contains 33 grams of sugar -- about as much as you'll find in your average soda.
If weight loss is among your New Year's Resolutions, you might check out this article, which lists the "20 Unhealthiest Drinks in America." Certainly has me thinking that I want to stick to my plain unsweetened iced tea.
Comments
Drinking black coffee and unsweet tea isn't looking that unhealthy now a days. I will admit to drinking the occasional sweetened beverage, but I have found as I age that my tastes for sweet drinks have diminished.
The 'funny' thing is that some 'healthy' fruit juices out there that parents have no problem with their children drinking have as much, if not more, sugar than sodas. Things like this really brings 'Caveat Emptor' to a new level.
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December 30, 2008 06:55 AM
Speaking of sweet beverages, was I the only one who noticed that the author of the restaurant review this week ordered a white zin? And paid $7 for it? Seriously? I don't consider myself anything like a wine snob, but that sort of blew my mind.
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December 30, 2008 01:58 PM