lundi 2 février 2015
Think before you drink
It’s not just alcohol, non-alcoholic drinks from lattes to colas can also lead your calorie count to creep up.
What you drink should not be
Drinking too many sugar-sweetened
drinks can contribute to weight gain.
So what are the common offenders and
where could you be going wrong?
Coffee:
Getting a caffeine fix could give you
193kcal or more in one hit if you opt for
cappuccino or mocha. Switch to black
or white coffee instead.
Fruit juice and smoothies:
You might feel virtuous guzzling
these but watch out. A small glass of
cranberry or apple juice racks up nearly
100kcal and a small 250ml yoghurt-based smoothie can be about 136kcal.
Go for fruit-only smoothies instead.
Although fruit juice counts towards
your 5 A Day, you may find eating
pieces of fruit more filling.
Fizzy drinks:
Lemonade or cola is not only bad for
our teeth but it can provide 140kcal in
just one can. Switch to diet versions
and think of it as a one-off treat.
Experimenting with some interesting
flavour combinations can help make it
feel less like you’re depriving yourself
so you’ll stick with it – research shows
that our tastebuds can be retrained
over time to enjoy far less sugar in
drinks (or no sugar at all).
Liquid calories
Per 250ml serving:
Cola drink: 105kcal
Mocha: 193kcal
Chocolate milkshake: 195kcal
Smoothie: 136kcal
Pure orange juice: 122.5kcal
Pomegranate juice: 170kcal
Pure apple juice: 117kcal
Caffeinated energy drink: 112.5kcal
Note that 150ml of pure
unsweetened fruit juice can
provide one of your 5 A Day.
Minty lemonade recipe
Make a refreshing, lower-calorie
alternative to sugary canned drinks:
• large handful fresh mint leaves
• juice of 6 lemons and zest of 3
• 3 tbsp sugar
• sparkling mineral water
1. Tear the mint leaves to release
the flavour
2. Add the mint to a jug with the
juice, zest and sugar
3. Top up with sparkling water
4. Chill in the fridge
Serves 4 at 46kcals per serving
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