Tips to quit the fizz
Health TipsJune 29, 2022
Keen to cut back on your soft drink consumption? Sugary drinks and sugar-sweetened soft drinks have plenty of kilojoules but lack other essential nutrients. They’re also associated with excess weight, tooth decay and decreased bone strength.
Slash your soft drinks consumption? Try the following tips!
- Buy less: Keep these away from your fridge and pantry, and only consume them occasionally and in small quantities when you’re not home.
- Favour water: Have alternatives in the fridge - e.g. a jug of water infused with diced fruit (berries, fresh mint, lemon, oranges).
- Load up on ice: Use a smaller glass (e.g. a wine glass) and add plenty of ice, so there’s less volume of the soft drink.
- Don’t fall for equivalents: Some flavoured mineral waters and fruit juice are loaded with as much sugar. Always check the label.
- Not a better option: Low- or no-sugar ‘diet’ drinks still give that desire for sugar and aren’t a long-term solution for quitting the fizz!
Better Health Channel, Soft drinks, juice and sweet drinks – limit intake, October 2018
Health-iQ, Fewer Aussies hooked on soft drink, says study, Georgie Botto, February 2018