The #1 source of sneaky calories and carbs

This Week's Tip The #1 source of sneaky calories and carbs 400: That's the average number of calories the average American drinks on a daily basis, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which showed that around 37 percent of our total daily liquid calories come from sugar-sweetened drinks. Juice, soda, coffee, flavored waters (including those enriched with vitamins), and smoothies are just a few of the common sources. Many of these drinks are disguised as good for you, and when people think something is healthy, they tend to assume it's low in calories, too—even when that's far from the truth. So where are all of these calories and carbs coming from? Here is a sampling of the calories hiding in your cup—and how you can avoid them! Do You Know What You're Drinking? More Tips for People with Diabetes   Diabetes Friendly Recipe Slow Cooker Pork with Greens and Beans My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork. Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 8  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 285.9 Total Fat: 15.6 g Cholesterol: 72.2 mg Sodium: 408.3 mg Total Carbs: 11.7 g   Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g Protein: 25.9 g View full nutritional breakdown of Slow Cooker Pork with Greens and Beans by ingredient     From Our Diabetes Community Stand up every 20 Minutes...walk (Secrets of Success) points from the wheel (Team Forum) More Secrets of Success... More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy