![]() ![]() Milky, sweet lattes and cappuccinos can be calorie hazards, especially if topped up with cream or syrup. Tea and coffee are virtually calorie-free it’s the milk and sugar that can make the difference. One energy drink (based on 380ml Lucozade Original) contains 277 calories – the same as a boiled egg plus 2 slices of wholemeal toast with low-fat spread.One bottle of blackcurrant juice drink (based on Ribena) contains 256 calories – the same as 2 slices lean roast beef, 2 new potatoes, 1 Yorkshire pudding, steamed broccoli, carrots and low-fat gravy.ĭrinking one can of fizz every day may be all that it takes to gain a stone in a year! These drinks are packed with calories, and contain a sugar and acid combo that’s harmful to teeth.Cut calories by choosing ‘sugar-free’ or ‘no added sugar’ varieties. Juice drinks are often a cocktail of water, ‘hidden’ sugars, flavourings, colourings and added vitamins. Squashes and fruit juice drinks may contain large amounts of ‘hidden’ sugars, rapidly upping the calories. Check labels to make sure you’re buying juice without added sugar. That’s why one small (150ml) glass of fruit juice or smoothie counts as just one of the five-a-day recommended fruit and veg. These provide vitamins but don’t contain the fibre of fresh fruit. One large banana milkshake (based on a McDonald’s milkshake) contains 510 calories – the same as a 225g grilled sirloin steak, home-made potato wedges, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes and salad.It’s better to make your own, by blending semi-skimmed milk with fruit. Milkshakes are a different story – they can be loaded with calories, sugar, flavourings and other additives. Milk is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, especially bone-building calcium, and doesn’t damage teeth. A 250ml glass of skimmed milk contains just 83 calories 115 calories if it’s semi-skimmed. ![]() Opt for skimmed or semi-skimmed milk and you’ll get plenty of nutrients for your calories.
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