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World Obesity Day on 11th October: 6 health drinks that can make you fat

Most health drinks that are touted as a healthy option or even meal replacement can be a calorie bomb in disguise.

Written by Debjani Arora | Published : October 10, 2018 6:39 PM IST

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Beverages For Weight Loss

Always thought that having fluids (read health drinks) was better than having a full course meal? Well, you are not alone most people think this way. But let us remind you that even fluids or the health drinks have calories and can be the unhealthiest thing that you are laying your hands on in the pretence of clean eating. Most health drinks that are touted as a healthy option or even meal replacement can be a calorie bomb in disguise. Here are few health drink that are making you fat and you need to immediately stop having them:

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Smoothies

Smoothies: They are mostly made up of fruits, vegetables or everything healthy. So, wondering how did they end up in this list? Well, take a close look at the ingredients and you will know. Most of them are loaded with dessert-like ingredients such as peanut butter, chocolate, real coconut milk, and sherbet, slurping down 600 to 1,000 calories.

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Coffee Drinks

Coffee drinks: The health benefits of coffee have always been controversial with different studies claiming that coffee boosts health in different ways. While a cup of black coffee can help you in weight management bring in sugar and cream you will ruin its goodness. For example, a 20-ounce latte made with whole milk weighs in at almost 300 calories and 15 grams of fat—and that’s before adding sugar. Also Read - Creativity in Early Childhood: How imagination and play boost brain development and academic success in kids

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Milk

Milk: Beware of whole milk too much of it can be the sole reason behind your weight gain.

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Energy Drinks

Energy Drinks: They make you fat, period. These drinks are loaded with sugar, caffeine and other ingredients which not only add up to your weight gain but also cause cancer cells to activate in the body. Regular consumption of energy drinks is also a reason for diabetes.