04 DEC 2024
Festive drinks sugar shock: the Christmas coffees that could be ruining your teeth
As the holiday season kicks into gear, high streets are filled with the enticing aroma of hot chocolates and Christmas coffees. But behind the festive cheer lies a hidden danger: the staggering sugar content in these popular beverages.
The Oral Health Foundation has examined five of the most well-known coffee chains in the UK to determine just how much sugar can be found in our favourite festive drinks.
The charity’s findings reveal that some coffee shop Christmas drinks contain alarming amounts of sugar, far exceeding the recommended daily intake. For instance, certain drinks have as much as 50g of sugar, which is over 12 teaspoons – significantly more than the daily recommended amount for adults.
To try to make the comparison fair, we have looked at all coffees of medium/regular size and used whole milk to make them.
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