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Why do doctors sometimes say juice is not very healthy?
Because juice has lots of sugar and no fibre.
What important part of fruit is lost when you make juice?
The fibre that helps your stomach feel full.
Why does eating a whole fruit help you feel full?
Because the fibre in fruit fills you up.
What happens if you drink a lot of juice without the fibre?
You take in too much sugar without feeling full.
How many sugar cubes might be in one glass of orange juice?
About six sugar cubes.
Why can drinking too much juice make it hard to stay healthy?
Too much sugar can make you gain weight or feel tired.
Why do people think diet drinks are better for you?
Because they have no calories or sugar.
What do sweeteners in diet drinks do to your brain?
They trick your brain into thinking sugar is coming.
Why can diet sodas make you feel more hungry later?
Your body expects sugar, doesn’t get it, and wants more food.
What is a healthy drink you can choose instead of soda?
Water or sparkling water with no sugar.
What happens after you drink an energy drink?
You feel awake for a while, then very tired later.
Why do energy drinks make you feel tired later?
Because the caffeine and sugar wear off quickly.
What are two ingredients in energy drinks that give you a quick boost?
Sugar and caffeine.
What can you drink to feel more awake without using sugar or caffeine?
Cold water.
Why might supermarket almond milk not be as healthy as you think?
It can have sugar and chemicals added to it.
How can you make almond milk at home?
Soak almonds, blend them with water, and strain them.
