29/04/2022
Summers are here and we all look for some great summer drinks / coolers to keep off the heat. Something that is super easy to make, enhances immunity is flavoursome and tasty. But in the bargain, we grab our hands on convenience drinks such as packaged juices and colas which affect immunity and are harmful for the health.
MYTH: I am on a diet, I can have a diet coke, won’t affect my weight loss journey. I can give my kids a pack of real juice for its healthy.
FACT: Your perceived zero-calorie drink and real fruit juice is not as healthy as you think.
One glass of packed juice i.e 200 ml serving has 28 g of sugar in it. According to new guidelines sugar intake should be less than 25 g (5 teaspoons) of sugar per day for children aged 2 to 18 yrs as excess of sugar weakens the immunity.
We went ahead and found out that a pack of real juice has 4 times less protein and 11 times less calcium than a pack of real juice. SHOCKED!
LASSI is an Indian superfood. It is a good source of calcium, protein and probiotics. It is the best summer drink you can consume especially if you are looking to lose weight too.
Coke is too dangerous because it has just empty calories and no nutrients. Further, the side effects are as follows
1. Ghrelin in coke affects your hunger and ultimately leads to weight gain.
2. Aspartame in coke slows down your metabolism and leads to weight gain.
These aerated drinks disrupt nutritional absorption, thereby making you nutritionally deficient. So ditch those real juice packs and cola cans. Instead switch to homemade lassi options as it is very simple to make. Just add some fruits with curd and make yourself a glass of fresh sweet lassi.��
BOTTOMLINE
If a product is prompted by a famous celebrity with a great body, it doesn’t mean you should consume the same product or is it even healthy. Celebrities get paid to promote them. You should do your own research, read the food labels carefully and not buy a product just because its all over the social media and is very handy and convenient. Your health your call!
