Are There Any Healthy Energy Drinks? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

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Expert opinion from Maria Arienti

Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina

Best energy drink to consume, are the ones that contain low added sugar counts and prioritize natural sources of caffeine. It is important to check the caffeine content on the label, and avoid the ones that have more than 200 mg of caffeine per drink.

Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen

PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil

Yes, natural energy drinks like citrus fruit juices, coconut water, ginger tea, black tea and green tea. You can prepare pineapple juice with mint and ginger, or orange, lemon and carrot juice, or lemon juice with guarana powder.

Expert opinion from Maria Arienti

Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina

In general, energy drinks are not healthy. But, it is better to choose the ones that contain zero calories, sugars, and carbohydrates.

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