Get Ready for #Sugar Smart September
SUGAR SMART September is a month-long challenge to reduce your sugar consumption, whether you want to resist sugary office treats, swap the pop, or avoid added sugar altogether. For organisations it’s also a chance to promote the great work you are doing under the SUGAR SMART banner, spread the word on sugar reduction and gather more support.
The month is all yours.
Child Management Group hold a Sugar Smart Summer Drinks Focus (15th August 2018)
Attended by around 60 people our Summer Sugar Smart – focus on cold drinks from bottled soft drinks to coffee house favourites, to alcohol including cocktails was a very successful event. Activities included filling drinks bottles with 100ml of water and blue food colouring.
Visitors guessed the amount of sugar per 100ml and compared products. Some chose to weigh out the grams of sugar on scales as a better visual aid.This highlighted how the packaging can be misleading and led to conversations about drinking more water and considering the sugar in drinks as well as food. Most were surprised by the sugar content of juices and smoothies that were marketed as the healthy choice. Water & Sugar Free squash were also on offer as free refreshments.
