Over the course of the 15-year study, people who got 17% to 21% of their calories from added sugar had a 38% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared with those who consumed 8% of their calories as added sugar.
A 15-year study shows that those who get 17%-21% of their calories from added sugar have nearly a 40% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who get 8% of their calories from added sugar.
Is there really milk in milk tea?
Although milk tea and milk differ by only one word, the milk in some milk teas is not actually milk, but is replaced by plant-based creamer or non-dairy creamer.
Studies show that the protein content in milk tea is low, while the trans fat content is high.
Experts believe that the imbalance in indicators of protein and trans fatty acids suggests that businesses may not be using "authentic materials", with milk possibly being replaced by products like non-dairy creamers.
But what are trans fatty acids?
