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6 Worst Summer Drinks

These chilled beverages may be refreshing, but they'll also add inches to your waistline
By Dave Zinczenko menshealth
 

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6 Worst Summer Drinks // Frozen Margarita © Mitch Mandel/Thomas MacDonald

Image: Mitch Mandel/Thomas MacDonald

Frozen Margarita (12 oz) 
675 calories, 0 g fat, 83 g sugars 

Calorie Equivalent: 11 Entenmann's Pop'Ems Powdered Donuts!

Frozen margaritas are a triple threat: first, the calorie count is invariably high; second, an average glass can pack more sugar than a pint of Haagen-Dazs Crème Brulèe ice cream; and third, the salt rim can knock out nearly a day’s worth of sodium in an instant. Instead, opt for sangria. You’ll get antioxidants from the wine, including heart-healthy resveratrol, and an added boost of nutrients from the fruit. (For more ways to avoid the sweet stuff this summer, beware these 9 Sneaky Sources of Sugar.) 

Drink This Instead! 
Sangria (12 oz) 
225 calories, 0 g fat, 24 g sugars

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