The suggestion has been made that drinking sweetened beverages like sodas, fruit punches and teas may have a negative effect, not only on your waistline but also on your peace of mind.
The dairy beverage segment is set to get a bit more crowded in 2013, as Starbucks plans to launch instant dairy products this year. To be introduced under Starbucks’ Via brand, it “will be fresh dairy done in a way that no one has done before,” says Starbucks’ chief executive Howard Schultz.
Despite the plunge in dairy drink consumption in recent decades, milk—both flavored and plain—continues to have a fairly positive reputation in the area of nutrition and health. Chocolate milk, for instance, has been associated with muscle recovery after exercise.
Steaz announced that starting this year, its entire line of USDA Organic, Fair Trade Certified sparkling teas, iced teas and energy drinks will be green tea-based.