8. Powdered drink mixes
Last but not least on our list of the worst beverages for your health are powdered drink mixes. One of the reasons you should stay away from them is that they are usually loaded with artificial sweeteners such as sucralose and acesulfame.
The latter has been linked to cancer, and a recent study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health shows that sucralose may release potentially toxic compounds in the body, inhibit the absorption of medications, alter your body’s response to insulin, reduce beneficial gut bacteria, and even alter your genes.
If this isn’t enough to convince you to stay away from powdered drink mixes, here’s another reason that may stop you from choosing them: they often contain food dyes such as red 40 and yellow 6, which are known carcinogens.
If you want to make your own fresh juices at home, this book has plenty of recipes to inspire you!
If you liked our article on the worst beverages for your health, you may also want to read 10 Ways You Can Make Your Morning Coffee Even Better.
2 Responses
What about the vitamin water…same make as in picture but says “0′ calories?
I need to hydrate excessively due to to dry mouth and only one kidney…?..also, as a brass instrument musician..I need to consume at least 32 oz during reheasal or concerts…etc
Steve
I have diabetes and I’m just found out about it. Everything I read on the box’s has sugar in and the same as bread,
It’s to the point I hate to go shopping.