that could be making your kids sick - and think twice about that Slushie
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Kids love a sweet drink but there is increasing concern about what's in them - highlighted after two kids fell ill drinking ice slush drinks. Nutritionist Amanda Ursell reveals a “toxicity” risk out of five for some favourites.
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Milkshakes
The nasty - SugarKids go mad for milkshakes, but they often have a sugary secret. A large takeaway milkshake can have 77g of sugar
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Fizzy fruit
The nasty - Sodium Benzoate The preservative sodium benzoate is in some fizzy pop products. It may lead to DNA damage and disease.
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CokeZero
The nasty - AspartameHugely popular but zero sugar versions contain aspartame which in very high doses has been linked to cancers.
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Prime Energy
The nasty - Caffeine Kids were mad for this YouTube sensation. But it has huge amounts of caffeine. One 330ml serving is like four cans of regular Coca Cola.
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Cola
The nasty - Phosphoric acid Many soft drinks, especially colas, contain the preservative phosphoric acid. This makes drinks very acidic and bad for young teeth.
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'Slush' ice drinks
The nasty - Glycerol Kids crave these but under 4s should not be having them and older kids should be limited. Glycerol for the "slush" can lead to blood pressure dropping, a serious condition.