Add a slice of orange, lemon, lime or cucumber to water
for zero calories and lots of flavor … yum!
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How much sugar does the average American consume in a year? More than 100 pounds … which is about quarter of a pound of sugar a day!
You may wonder how it is possible that people consume this much sugar. We are talking about the extra sugar that manufacturers add to food and drinks. Most of the added sugar in our diets comes from sodas and other sweetened beverages. It is time to re-think your drink!
How much sugar is in a 20-ounce soda? Begin by reading the label. There are 65 grams of sugar in a single serving bottle of soda. To calculate the amount of sugar in a teaspoon, take the 65 grams and divide by four. That equals approximately 17 teaspoons. Would you add 17 teaspoons of sugar to a glass of iced tea or lemonade?
Skip the soda this summer and choose healthy alternatives like tap water, soda water, low-fat milk, or 100 percent juice in limited amounts—not more than half a cup of juice per day. Try replacing just one sugary drink with water every day. Add a slice of orange, lemon, lime or cucumber for zero calories and lots of flavor…yum!
DOWNLOAD RESOURCES
- Re-Think Your Drink Fact Sheet (pdf)
- Soda-Free Summer Tracking Document
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