手搖飲品一杯就破每日糖攝取量

With the arrival of summer and rising temperatures, the frequency of purchasing beverages has increased significantly. According to the National Health Service's "National Dietary Guidelines Manual", the daily intake of added sugar for adults should not exceed 10% of total calories, and if the daily intake of 2,000 calories is taken as an example, the amount of calories from added sugar should not be more than 200 calories, which is converted to about 50 grams of sugar. However, while many people are pursuing healthy beverages, they may unknowingly consume too much sugar and calories.

A new survey conducted by the Tung Foundation has revealed that many seemingly natural and healthy beverages actually contain an alarming amount of sugar. Sour-based beverages such as lemon, luo shan, spring plum and aloe vera often have a large amount of sugar added in order to neutralise the sour taste, and have become regulars on the "sweetest shaker" list. Centre for Food and Nutrition team leader Pan Ji-lun pointed out that, for example, a 500ml cup of "Honey Lemon Aloe Vera" contains 1.7 times the recommended daily intake limit for adults, so as long as you drink a cup of it, the sugar content will be way over the limit.

Not only is the sugar content high, the calorie content of these flavoured drinks is also not to be underestimated. The survey also analysed the calorie content of a number of full-sugar beverages with ingredients, and the highest calorie content was found in a 700ml glass of Acacia milk, which accounted for almost 25% of the total daily calorie intake of a male adult. a 70kg adult male would need to jog for more than an hour to burn off the calories from this drink alone.

It is worth noting that, at present, in the beverage labelling requirements, the amount of sugar and calories only need to be labelled for tea, coffee, fruit juice and added sugar, while the sugar and calories brought by the common ingredients such as syrups, winter melon dew, vermicelli, red beans, green beans, etc. do not need to be labelled. According to Poon, these ingredients are rich in carbohydrates and fat in addition to sugar, so the actual calorie content is often much higher than the labelled value, forming an "invisible calorie trap" that consumers can easily ingest without knowing it.Excessive calories。

The health risks of excessive consumption of sugary drinks should not be overlooked. Studies have shown that a diet high in sugar can lead to a weakening of the immune system,Glucose WaveThe problems such as tooth decay, skin aging, acne, obesity, etc. are more likely to be triggered in the long run.High blood pressureIt also affects emotional stability and concentration performance, gout, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even increases the risk of fractures and Alzheimer's disease.

The Tung Foundation reminds that reducing the intake of sugary drinks is the most direct and effective way to control daily sugar intake. Many people mistakenly believe that as long as the calorie content is the same, they can replace their regular meals with hand-held beverages, but in fact, there is a huge difference in nutritional value between the two, as beverages are unable to provide the proteins, fibres and nutrients that the body needs. If it is really difficult to quit drinking shaken beverages, it is recommended that you can gradually reduce the frequency and serving size, avoid adding ingredients as much as possible, or switch to relatively healthy choices such as sugar-free or low-sugar. Most importantly, you should consume enough plain water every day to reduce the intake of excess sugar and calories from beverages and to maintain good health.