Caloric Low-Down on Healthy-Sounding Drinks
Wednesday September 17, 2008
Studies show that Americans drink about 20 percent of their daily calories. If you've sworn off soda for fruit drinks, be sure to check the nutrition label. Some healthy-sounding drinks are a diet disaster. These examples contain the same number of calories as soda!
- Izze Sparkling Grapefruit - 150 calories
- Apple & Eve lemonade and green tea - 130 calories
- Newman's Own Orange Mango Tango - 150 calories
- Compliments sparkling lemonade - 130 calories
Surprised? You can check out the calorie count of your favorite beverages at Calorie Count Plus.