Pop and Juice
Food and drinks with lots of sugar do not help you or your baby because they can fill you up and take the place of healthy food and drinks.
Pregnancy is a great time to drop pop! Pop is full of sugar and does not have the nutrition that is needed to build a healthy baby.
Powdered juices or “punches” or “fruit drinks” are also full of sugar and have little or no nutrition. The best juice to pick is 100% real juice that has no sugar added. But, there is still a lot of natural sugar in 100% real juice – you may be surprised how much!
How much sugar is really in drinks?
The amount of sugar in your drinks is pretty shocking. Click here to find out how much sugar is in your favourite drink.
What should I drink?
- Choose healthy drinks like water and milk
- Avoid powdered juices or “punches” or “fruit drinks”
- Have a maximum of 1 cup of 100% real fruit juice each day
Questions
What about diet pop? Is it a good replacement for sugary drinks for pregnant women?
Answer: Diet pop is not a healthy drink even though it has no sugar. It doesn’t have any of the vitamins or minerals that you or your baby need. It is OK to have sometimes, but shouldn’t replace healthy drinks.
How do I know a juice is “100% real juice” and doesn’t have other stuff added?
Answer: The only way to figure out if a juice is 100% real juice is to read the ingredient list on the label. The only ingredients listed should be juice, water or ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). If you see sucrose, fructose, glucose, galactose, high fructose corn syrup, maltose, honey or maple syrup then you know it has added sugar and is not 100% real juice.