Health Benefits of Substituting Water for Sugary Drinks
With obesity, diabetes and heart disease on the rise, so many of us need to be educated today. One important aspect to address is the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages.
“There’s convincing evidence that regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased risk of obesity and diabetes, and emerging evidence that these beverages increase the risk for heart disease,” said Frank B. Hu, MD, PhD, Harvard School of Public Health. “To reduce risk of obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, it is important to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and replace them with healthful choices such as water and unsweetened tea or coffee.”
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I don’t think we realize just how much sugar can be consumed by one beverage. One can of Coke has 39g of sugar. Now, to look at that number on a can may not mean much to you or me. But, if you stack up blocks of sugar beside the can, you can get a much better idea! Click HERE to see Sugar Stacks ~ very interesting and eye opening!!
But, you say you may not like water ~ no taste, just BLAH… Well, there are alternatives out there. For instance, try putting a slice of lemon in your water ~ orange slice, cucumber slice, lime ~ be creative ~ pick something you would like. If that doesn’t appeal to you, there are also a variety of powdered packets you can add to flavor your water. BUT, beware ~ read the ingredients, as you may be putting just as much sugar into your water as you would be getting in that can of soda…
This is where Yoli The Better Body Company has stepped up and proven to give us a healthy and tasteful alternative ~ using only all natural Stevia to sweeten our drinks. Not only will you be adding absolutely no sugar to your water with Yoli, you also WILL be adding antioxidants, vitamins, minerals ~ as found in Yoli TRUTH. TRUTH is our delicious tasting superfruit blend loaded with the most popular superfruits like acai, goji and pomegranate, plus we’ve added super antioxidants like resveratrol and white tea extract and a proprietary digestive blend.
Another option is Yoli FUN. FUN is an all natural mineral-charged formula which provides more electrolytes, potassium and magnesium than regular Gatorade™ or Powerade™.
And stay away from those dangerous “energy drinks”. Opt of the healthy version with Yoli PASSION. PASSION is powered by Thermo-G, our proprietary thermo energy Blend of ALL natural herbs and scientifically proven metabolic activation ingredients to make you look and feel your best. Thermo-G, PASSION’S™ Thermogenic blend of herbs, boosts energy levels, reduces cravings for sweets, and improves cognitive function, 100% naturally; with zero sugar, artificial colors OR preservatives.
Do your homework and start HERE ~ Educate yourself for your health and the health of our children.
We can turn things such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease around if enough people take the time to educate themselves and spread the word to others. Starting by replacing one sugary drink a day can do wonders ~ and you will be amazed at how you will want to start replacing more!
Here’s to a happy and healthy you!!
Laura Walters
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