Alabama Parents Avoiding These Bottled Drinks
I know my kids are going to be mad with me.
But that's ok, because these company's obviously don't care about what they give our children.
I don't know about you but I will do my best to avoid these, from now on.
Here is a list of brands that are often associated with unhealthy beverages:
10. Ocean Spray:
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. produces fruit juices and juice blends that may contain added sugars and preservatives, depending on the product.
9 Nestea:
Nestea is a brand of iced tea owned by Nestlé, which offers sweetened and flavored versions of iced tea that may contain added sugars.
8. Minute Maid:
Minute Maid is a brand of beverages owned by The Coca-Cola Company, offering fruit juices and fruit-flavored drinks that may contain added sugars and preservatives.
7. Starbucks:
Starbucks Corporation offers a wide range of coffee-based beverages, many of which can be high in sugar, especially when flavored syrups and whipped cream are added.
6. Snapple:
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, now part of Keurig Dr Pepper, offers flavored teas, fruit juices, and lemonades under the Snapple brand, some of which may be high in sugar.
5. Arizona Beverages:
Arizona Beverages USA produces a variety of flavored teas, lemonades, and fruit drinks that often contain high levels of added sugars.
4. Red Bull:
Red Bull GmbH is known for its energy drink, Red Bull, which is high in caffeine, sugar, and calories.
3. Monster Energy:
Monster Beverage Corporation produces energy drinks like Monster Energy, which contain high levels of caffeine, sugar, and other stimulants.
2. Pepsi:
PepsiCo manufactures a range of carbonated soft drinks, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, and Sierra Mist, which are high in sugar and caffeine.
1. Coca-Cola:
Coca-Cola produces various sugary sodas, including its flagship Coca-Cola Classic, which contains high amounts of sugar and calories.
These brands are known for producing beverages that can contribute to excessive sugar intake, calorie consumption, and potential health issues when consumed in large quantities. It's important to read nutrition labels and be mindful of portion sizes when choosing beverages to include in your diet. Opting for water, unsweetened tea, and other low-calorie options is generally a healthier choice for hydration.
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