This Is The High Sugar Content In A Can Of Coca-Cola

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JAKARTA - The attitude of Christiano Ronaldo, who shifted two bottles of Coca-Cola brand of coke and chose a bottle of mineral water some time ago ahead of the press conference before the Euro 2020 match, seems to be getting attention. This seems to remind us again of the dangers of consuming soft drinks, such as Coca-Cola.

As is well known, all types of soft drinks contain added sugar in them. Cited from the official website cocacola.co.id, Thursday, June 17, every 350 ml can of Coca-Cola contains about 39 grams of sugar or the equivalent of 9.75 teaspoons of sugar. Meanwhile, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as quoted from the page who.int sugar consumption is only allowed about 25 grams or about 6 teaspoons per day. From this, it can be seen that the amount of sugar in a can of Coca-Cola has exceeded the threshold.

Referring to the high number, it is not surprising that the consumption of Coca-Cola should be limited. Because if not, it can cause some effects related to health problems. For example, it can increase body weight, increase the risk of heart disease, increase the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, and lead to death.

Researchers in the health sector also argue that a more chronic risk may be experienced by those who often drink soft drinks even though their weight remains the same. The reason is, the substances contained in the drink remain in the body, without going through the disposal process.

Regarding Ronaldo who got rid of the Coca-Cola bottle in public, this footballer is indeed known to have a healthy lifestyle. He prefers to drink mineral water than drinking soft drinks.

To his eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., this footballer is very strict about prohibiting the consumption of cola. "Sometimes I'm tough with him because he drinks Coca-Cola and Fanta", Ronaldo said, quoted by Give Me Sport.