The truth behind your festive feast: new research reveals staggering sugar content of seasonal treats
Many of us like to indulge at Christmas time, but do you know just how much sugar your favourite festive foods contain?
The average Briton consumes up to three-times their normal daily calorie intake on Christmas Day. If you’re wondering how it’s possible for such a significant increase to occur, new research from Chemist 4 U may provide the answers.
The online pharmacy has recently undertaken a study into dental health in the UK, and carried out research on the sugar content of popular Christmas foods as part of the project. For those hoping to stay trim over the holidays, the findings don’t make pleasant reading. A single serving of Christmas pudding can contain up to 41g of sugar, which is 130% of your recommended daily intake. Festive drinks can also pose a problem. The Starbucks Gingerbread Latte contains 39.3g of sugar, while everyone’s seasonal favourite, mulled wine, has 3.5 teaspoons of sugar per glass.
Yule log, another classic dessert, is a better option than Christmas pudding, with 13.3g of sugar per serving, but those keen to preserve their smiles should avoid selection boxes. If you’re one of those people who can’t resist eating the whole lot in one go, you could consume a whopping 81 of sugar. This equates to 270% of your recommended daily allowance.
Christmas is a time for enjoying food and drink, but these scary statistics may encourage you to spare a thought for your teeth and your waistline this year.
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