Posts Tagged ‘sugar content’
Breakfast Cereals Packed with Sugar
Take a trip down any supermarket cereal aisle and you’re likely to be bombarded with labels suggesting that cereals are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. However, if you take the time to look closely, you will notice that many of the most popular cereals are actually packed with sugar. A consumer report […]
Dentists warn against sports drinks
Dentists in Australia are warning against the potentially harmful effects of sports drinks. Many people drink sports and energy drinks to give them a boost and athletes use them to keep hydrated and provide more energy to improve their performance; however, dentists are warning that some energy drinks contain a significant amount of sugar and […]
Energy drinks to blame for teen tooth erosion epidemic
The Australian Dental Association has revealed that recent research has confirmed an epidemic of tooth erosion amongst teenagers. The research, which involves teenagers from schools across Australia, found that 68 percent of students had signs and symptoms of tooth decay in at least one tooth. Dentists say that fizzy drinks and energy drinks are to […]
NHS Wales bans tea and coffee with sugar from vending machines
NHS Wales has announced that it will ban the sale of hot drinks with added sugar from hospital vending machines. The ban is being introduced to encourage healthier dietary habits and promote good oral health. Representatives said that sugar has little nutritional value and can contribute to oral health problems including tooth decay. Dr Nigel […]
The ‘healthy’ snacks that pack a punch
It has long been thought that the ‘healthy’ snacks you are able to purchase at your local supermarket are not actually as healthy as first thought. Now, recent findings have shown that this is indeed the case, as supposed ‘healthy’ food products are found to have as much as 69 per cent sugar content. What […]
