Tea itself is not necessarily the problem. The bigger concern is how much sugar we add—and how many cups we drink every day.
If each cup contains 2 teaspoons of sugar, 4 cups can provide about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, before counting sugar from other foods and drinks. Regularly consuming excess free sugars can contribute to excess calorie intake, weight gain and higher risk of obesity and related metabolic diseases.
The simple strategy:
☑ Reduce sugar in every cup
☑ Limit the number of sweetened cups
☑ Keep total added/free sugar intake low
If you enjoy tea, consider 3–4 cups of black, unsweetened tea instead of repeatedly drinking sugary tea.
Tea doesn’t have to be the problem. The sugar may be.
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