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Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options
Sugar-sweetened beverages, or sugar drinks, are beverages with added sugar, including any type of sugar, corn syrup, or fructose. For example, a can of Coke contains nearly 40 grams or 10 teaspoonfuls of sugar. A typical grande (16-ounce) caramel Frappuccino contains as much as 60 grams of sugar, equivalent to 15 teaspoons. Do you put that many spoonfuls of sugar into your coffee or tea in a day? Studies found that sugary drinks increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases because they have no nutritional benefits other than calories. Also, they enter the bloodstream and raise blood sugar fast without the breakdown processes as solid foods. Compared with desserts, ice cream, or sweet foods, these “empty sugars” in liquid form are less nutritious but more harmful to health. Then how about alternating sugar with artificial low-calorie sweeteners? It is still a short-term patchwork but not a long-term solution. So, what should you do if you regularly enjoy sugary or sweetened drinks?
Read the article and learn how harmful sugar-sweetened beverages are to your health.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/06/health/sugary-drinks-deaths-wellness/index.html
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