On a hot, sultry day, all you want to do is quench your thirst with a chilled, fizzy drink.
But, before grabbing that cola, get your diet facts right!
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1. Tender coconut water is a rich source of Calcium Iron Potassium
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Wrong! The correct answer is: Potassium Coconut water is a rich source of potassium. Hence, it is a natural Oral Rehydration Fluid in cases of severe diarrhoea, vomiting and dehydration. A word of caution: people suffering from kidney failure should avoid it owing to its high potassium content.
Correct! Coconut water is a rich source of potassium. Hence, it is a natural Oral Rehydration Fluid in the case of severe diarrhoea, vomiting and dehydration. A word of caution: people suffering from kidney failure should avoid coconut water owing to its high potassium content.
2. Which of these popular drinks is refreshing in summer? Lemon tea Lassi Alcoholic beverages
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Wrong! The correct answer is: Lassi. Lassi, which contains curd, is cooling and nutritious as it contains proteins and milk sugar (lactose) in a predigested form. It also contains B-complex vitamins, Vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Correct! Lassi, which contains curd, is cooling and nutritious as it contains proteins and milk sugar (lactose) in a predigested form. It also contains B-complex vitamins, Vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
3. A glass of mango milkshake without a topping of ice-cream has approximately how many calories? 100 calories 250 calories 500 calories
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Wrong! The correct answer is: 250 calories. You can lower the calories by using skim milk instead of creamy whole milk. A mango milkshake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream has about 400 calories.
Correct! You can lower the calories by using skim milk instead of creamy whole milk. A mango milkshake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream has about 400 calories.
4. One slice of watermelon (approximately 100 gm) has how many calories? 5 calories 15 calories 25 calories
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Wrong! The correct answer is: 15 calories. The correct answer is: 15 calories. Primarily made up of water, sugars and minerals and vitamins, watermelons are refreshing on a hot summer day. They also contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects the body against cancer and cardiovascular disorders.
Right! Primarily made up of water, sugars and minerals and vitamins, watermelons are refreshing on a hot summer day. They also contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects the body against cancer and cardiovascular disorders.
5. Cola beverages contain this acid, which is bad for health: Malic acid Phosphoric acid Citric acid
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Wrong! The correct answer is: Phosphoric acid. Phosphoric acid robs the body of calcium leading to weakening of the bones in the long run. Try and restrict your cola intake to the minimum.
Right! Phosphoric acid robs the body of calcium leading to weakening of the bones in the long run. Try and restrict your cola intake to the minimum.
Rohini is a consultant dietician with Naomi's Fitness Centre and manages a private practice in Goa.