THE TRUTH ABOUT FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES

Look beyond the hype and discover how these "healthy" drinks make you fat

When it comes to so-called functional beverages, it's often hard to tell if you're drinking sugar water or a tonic for life everlasting. But the truth is, despite the elaborate vitamin packages and exotic-sounding extracts contained within, most of these "super" drinks can't deliver the benefits they tout on their labels.