Before you hit the coffee shop or order a cocktail at dinner, think twice. Note that additives and sugar may be lurking in some of your favorite drinks, and nutritionists are weighing in about which beverages to avoid if you're looking to put your health first.
Read on for important nutritional and health-focused insights regarding many popular drinks. Energy drinks and pre-workout drinks Kylie Ivanir, a New York-based registered dietitian who runs her own private practice called Within Nutrition, said pre-workout drinks and energy drinks can lead to 'increased blood pressure, stress and compromised sleep,' since they contain excess caffeine and stimulants.
high consumption of sweetened drinks such as iced tea has been shown to be associated with development of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes,' she said, referencing a 2010 meta-analysis on sugar-sweetened beverages and type 2 diabetes.
If you’re thinking, 'Isn’t fruit high in fructose?' then consider this: 'Some fruits are, but when fructose is in its natural and fiber-wrapped form, then it’s not harmful. So there is no need to avoid fruit,' Ivanir said. Juice 'cocktail' Sometimes, juices blended with additives get slapped with the word 'cocktail' on their label, according to experts. 'This is a keyword to watch out for in the grocery store.
These ‘sweet fats’ hijack our brain circuits, making us want more and more.' They also drive up insulin, leading to insulin resistance and higher lipid levels and ultimately metabolic syndrome, Ivanir added. Frozen lattes 'In some establishments, this drink may contain more sugar than a can of coke, such as the caramel latte that is found in some businesses,' Banna said.