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Iam pleased to be one of many health professionals now shining a spotlight on The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) advice about the very concerning relationship between sugar sweetened beverages and our overweight Overweight and obese children are at higher risk of developing serious health problems including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and low self esteem. According to the OECD report, Australia’s obesity is now in the top 6 countries in the world, with the USA leading. Really concerning.

High Sugar Warning a big margin, is sugar laden soft drinks. WHO states that regular hydration is critical, “an essential element for all forms of body function, vitality, energy

Many drinks are loaded with sugar, and ingredients from “conventional” farming, which contain harmful herbicides, pesticides and toxic chemicals. These build up over time and are extraordinarily destructive to pesticides have acute and/or An educated decision is choosing drinks wisely - a choice between beverages which promote wellness, rather than cause illness. Choose drinks with no added sugar, not exposed to toxic, harmful pesticides and herbicides and

Organic drinks with no nasties are the choice of healthy, happy, long living people!

PS Organic is available at leading cafes, independent grocers and other happy retail stores.

Choose organic, no added sugar, wherever possible. It’s great to see a healthy alternative which tastes delicious and without artificial sweeteners.

DR. JOHN TICKELL