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 a 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 Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails