We ask registered dietitians their thoughts on this soda alternative.
And Im not the only one, either.
We asked registered dietitians to weigh in, and heres what they had to say.
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Before we dig into opinions, its good to lay out some facts.
First, our kids are consuming more added sugar than they ever have in the past.
This includes increased risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, oral health issues and other inflammatory diseases.
What Do Registered Dietitians Think?
Its also made with real fruit juice.
Personally, Im interested in trying it and seeing what my daughter thinks, too.
But as a mom and registered dietitian, Ill continue to recommend keeping sweetened beverage intake to a minimum.
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