COOL POINTERS; Hey, Sugar!

Sweet-toothed people are everywhere - I'm one of them, and I never really knew why until I realised that everything contains sugar so obviously our bodies naturally become sugar addicts whether we notice or not.  I mean, this probably isn't news to many of you, but at a recent university conventiony/pop-up stall thing I was shocked to find out how much sugar was really in some of our most beloved beverages!!!

Here are the sugar contents in some of our favourite drinks;

Whilst looking - bare in mind how many teaspoons of sugar, if any, you willingly have with your tea or coffee. 

Starbuck's bestseller the Frapuccino contains a whopping 16 teaspoons!! 

Flavoured water, 'the healthy option' has 7 teaspoons! Imagine 7 teaspoons in your damn tea!! 

Red Bull gives you wings..   and 8 teaspoons of sugar?

Good ol' tap water boasting an impressive 0 teaspoons of sugar.

If you're super concerned about the amount of sugar you're taking in you can use this little sugar intake barometer thingy to measure how much you're taking in daily.. if you're super concerned.

It's probably good to remember that sugar isn't all bad, after all it can be found in a high number of natural as well as unnatural goods but like anything.. too much of it will kill you instantly. 

Here are some quick links to some interesting articles:

           18 Foods and Drinks That Are Surprisingly High in Sugar - Authority Nutrition

How Much Sugar Is In Your Food And Drink? - MedicalNewsToday 

8 High-Sugar Foods You're Eating Every Day - everydayhealth.com

The Truth About Sugar - BBCGoodFood

Sugar Contents of Fruits - sugarstacks.com

For more information speak to your local health/fitness-freak or perform your own lil' google search?

Thanks for reading, bye!

COOL PLACES; ZERO - The UK's Best Sushi Bar?

I must confess, I have an extremely addictive personality - once I find something I like, I tend to stick with it. I mention this because over the last few months I've found myself lunching at the same place daily. The subject of my addiction on this occasion is the Japanese-inspired ZERO juice and sushi bar, found on Lower Kings Road in the heart of Berkhamsted.

It must have been back in November when my boss advised me to try the Chicken Katsu Curry for just £5 from 'the sushi bar close to the Waitrose entrance' and I loved it so much so that I'm blogging about it four months down the line.

They specialise in a Japanese-styled cuisine, serving up wholesome portions for veggies and non-veggies alike. All ingredients are natural and every meal is made in front of the buyer's eye. Have a look at the menu below. They also stock healthy vegan-friendly snacks which means no one's left out- from Kamikaze Wings to Sashimi, they've got it all. The sushi bar is open every day of the week from 9-5 and is super affordable.

The owner Louis Belson, a local lad, spends everyday on the frontline of his business tending the empty stomachs of the 'Berkhamsted massive'. Business has been booming for Louis, so much so,  that a second store was recently opened in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, with a third still in the pipeline. The third is set to become the first Restaraunt in the chain, diverting away from the current lunchtime focused theme.

Support your local business and get down to ZERO as soon as you can, you WON'T regret it. Here are some photos...

You can find ZERO online at www.zerosushi.co.uk, on Facebook by searching 'Zero' as well as on Twitter... @ZeroJuiceSushi.. Have a blessed day and stay tuned for more essential life updates/tips.