Dietitians: when losing weight, you should give up cocktails and purchased juices and smoothies Their advice is quoted by Eat This, Not That!
Experts consider commercial juices and smoothies, sugary alcoholic cocktails and cold coffee-based drinks to be the most dangerous for losing weight. The juices that can be found on the market are usually high in sugar and very low in fiber. “They can cause a spike in blood sugar levels, which then plummet just as quickly. This will make you want to eat even more sweets, ”says nutritionist Amy Goodson.
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Nutritionist Laura Burak advises against drinking smoothies that are sold in bottles. These drinks can contain up to 500 calories and 40-50 grams of sugar. “Despite the fact that this sugar comes from fruits, and there may be some useful substances in smoothies, I would advise those who are losing weight to avoid them,” says Burak.
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to weight gain in and of itself, but according to nutritionist Lauren Manaker, sugary alcoholic cocktails are especially harmful. “Take pina colada, for example – these are empty calories from alcohol and fat, to which are added calories from coconut and sugar. This drink will not contribute to weight loss in any way, especially if you drink it often, “says Manaker.
Goodson adds that if you do have to drink alcohol at a party or family holiday, it is better to choose wine or drinks. not containing additional calories.
Another enemy of losing weight nutritionists call cold drinks based on coffee. Burak claims that in chain restaurants, even a serving of latte can contain from 500 to 1200 kilocalories, and the amount of sugar in them, as a rule, exceeds the total daily norm.
In the event that it is not easy to give up your favorite coffee drink , Manaker recommends cooking it with skim milk and not adding whipped cream to the cup.
Earlier, British nutritionist Frankie Phillips told how many cups of coffee a day an adult can drink. She believes it is not worth drinking more than three to five servings of this drink.