Fruit smoothies are often billed as a healthy option, but some can contain as many calories as fizzy drinks because of their high sugar content.
Karak chai is a popular drink in the UAE, but not all drinkers may be aware of its high calorie content. Reem Mohammed / The National
Muffins containing 100 calories of energy offer little nutritional value compared with 100 calories of fruit. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Butter chicken is a popular dish that contains almost 500 calories, equivalent to a quarter of the total recommended daily limit doctors recommend for women.
Fruit smoothies are often billed as a healthy option, but some can contain as many calories as fizzy drinks because of their high sugar content.
Karak chai is a popular drink in the UAE, but not all drinkers may be aware of its high calorie content. Reem Mohammed / The National
Muffins containing 100 calories of energy offer little nutritional value compared with 100 calories of fruit. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Butter chicken is a popular dish that contains almost 500 calories, equivalent to a quarter of the total recommended daily limit doctors recommend for women.
Fruit smoothies are often billed as a healthy option, but some can contain as many calories as fizzy drinks because of their high sugar content.
