Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn

I'm a dietitian - these are the drinks I let my kids have, and the one I’ve banned

Glycerol – the sugar substitute that prevents slushie drinks from freezing into a solid lump – has come under fire this week. Researchers highlighted 21 children, aged from two to seven years old, in the UK and Ireland who needed emergency treatment after drinking a slushie. The experts are now advising that slushies should not be given to children under eight.In the study, the authors note that in countries where there is no sugar tax the slush…

It's about slushies, the colorful, iced, fruity-flavored soft drink available at amusement parks, movie theaters, and shopping malls. Although it may seem harmless, experts warn that the product can cause severe reactions, especially in young children, reports the BBC. Why is slushy dangerous? Slushies contain glycerol, a sweetener used to prevent the drink from completely freezing. Although glycerol is considered safe in moderate amounts, exces…

Popular icy drink might pose health risks to children, study says

A study has found that sugar-free slushies might pose health risks to children of a certain age.

Parents warned over slushie drinks after children needed hospital treatment - Liverpool Echo

The brightly coloured drinks are often sweetly flavoured and appeal to children but researchers are calling for a change to official advice

Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn

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Popular frozen drink linked to children’s illness, study finds

A popular summertime treat could contain hidden dangers to kids’ health, a new study cautions. Researchers conducted a review of 21 children who became ill after consuming a “slush ice drink."