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Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Behavior Tips: Sugar Drinks

June 17, 2011 - 2:00PM

In the second and third episodes of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, we were able to see a consistent nutrition obstacle for both Alex, a 23-year-old with aspirations to be a sports agent (in a Hugo Boss suit!), and Dana, a middle-aged singer from Tennessee. Director of Nutrition, Paulette Lambert, helped Alex and Dana recognize that this major crutch was the addiction to soda and sugar drinks. While Alex in particular did not consume large quantities of food, he would drink up to 2,000 calories a day of orange juice and soda. Dana was particularly fond of high-fat foods and quarts of Hawaiian Punch. Both have learned there are other things to drink besides sugar�

1. Increase water intake and try tea (hot or cold) and diet flavored drinks that have less than 20 calories per 8 fluid oz.

2. Check labels � don�t assume beverages that sound healthy are sugar-free.

3. A regular 12 oz. can of soda contains 40 grams of sugar (10 tsp). Remember, a teaspoon is 4 grams of sugar, so watch out for places it can hide! If 1 cup of cereal contains 18 grams of sugar; that amounts to 4.5 tsp. in one serving.

Small steps lead to sustainable change. Try making just one commitment to yourself and work steadily on it until it becomes a habit. The Registered Dietitians at the Institute are available for one-on-one consultations if you would benefit from support and advice.

For more information, visit CHLI.com or call 818.575.1114.

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