Weight loss and maintaining a good physique are common challenges for many modern individuals. The initial step in adjusting one's diet often involves cutting down on bubble tea or bottled beverages. However, many people, after giving up bubble tea, switch to fruit juice or soy milk, believing these options are healthier.
Nutritionist Cao Man Man from Taiwan, China, warns that six "masquerading" healthy drinks are actually "liquid calorie bombs."
Why does drinking more water sometimes lead to swelling?
Many wonder why, despite drinking plenty of water daily, their metabolism remains sluggish, their body continues to gain weight, or they experience edema.
According to nutritionist Cao Man Man, common reasons for "looking in the mirror and seeing oneself a size larger" are often: consuming too much salt, prolonged sitting with little physical activity, and water retention in the body.
The correct solution is not to stop drinking water, but to "drink proper plain water." Plain water helps boost metabolic circulation, eliminate excess salt and water, thereby effectively reducing edema.
The expert emphasizes the difference between plain water and "pseudo-healthy" beverages:
Plain water: 0 kcal, does not raise blood sugar, supports metabolism.
"Pseudo-healthy" beverages: Contain 150-500 kcal, rapidly increase blood sugar, and promote excess fat accumulation.
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Most fruit teas are made from syrup and tea, with very little fresh fruit, resulting in limited vitamins and high sugar content. Illustration: Bui Thuy |
6 "health trap" beverages to be wary of
Below is a list of 6 easily misleading beverages warned about by the expert:
Fresh fruit juice
Many shops often add sugar or syrup to enhance flavor. Coupled with the natural fructose from the fruit, one glass of juice can cause the body's sugar intake to exceed acceptable limits.
Honey lemon water
To balance the sourness of lemon, vendors often add a lot of honey and sugar. In reality, the sugar content in one glass of this drink is substantial.
Sweetened drinking yogurt
Although it contains probiotics, this type of beverage often has a lot of added sugar. One small bottle can contain extremely high energy levels.
Sweet soy milk
Originally a high-quality protein source, but with added sugar, it becomes a regular sugary drink.
Sports drinks
These are only truly necessary when the body is heavily sweating from intense physical activity. If you drink sports drinks while simply sitting in an office, you are essentially consuming "sugar water," leading to rapid calorie accumulation.
Fruit tea
Most of these teas are made from syrup and tea, with very little fresh fruit, resulting in limited vitamins and high sugar content.
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