KTK-Nutrition

Last week we talked about some eating habits that promote healthy eating.   What are some eating habits to avoid ?   Added sugar – Americans eat way too many foods loaded with added sugar.   And some people equate “sugar” with “added sugar”.   The natural sugar in foods is not what we need to cut back on.   Rather we need to cut back on foods and beverages with lots of added sugar such as sugary drinks.   Not just soda/pop but also lemonade, sweet tea, juice drinks, sports drinks can be loaded with added sugar.   Coffee has virtually no calories until you add milk, cream, sugar such as ordering a coffee latte.   A large caramel latte from Starbucks contains over 13 teaspoons of added sugar.   It is easy to cut back on sugary drinks.   Start reading the ingredients in the beverages you choose to see if sugar, or sugar in its many forms, like high fructose corn syrup has been added.   Many people buy “juice” but it isn’t real juic...

Who doesn’t want to stay hydrated and satisfy our thirst?   There are so many healthy ways to do so.   There are also many not-so-healthy drink choices.   Eat This, Not That! Has a great article on the “50 Unhealthiest Drinks on the Planet”.   Catchy title.   We won’t review all 50 of those unhealthy drinks, but we will review a few and tell you why they are so bad for your health.   But first, let’s review what are healthy drink choices. What are some drinks one should choose to satisfy thirst and to stay hydrated?   As noted in a previous blog, Is water the best for hydration? , some of the best choices for hydration are plain water, cow’s milk and 100% orange juice. After exercising, one can skip the sports drink and have a glass of water and eat a banana.       What should you try to avoid when choosing a healthy drink?   Basically, avoid drinks with a lot of added sugar.   The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines p...