Often it isn't just our food choices that land us with a weight problem. It is crucial that we are mindful of the calories we are drinking because evidence supports that liquid calories are fostering weight gain. The surge of soft drink, sports drinks, alcohol, and sweetened teas has more than doubled in recent times. The probability that the amount of calories you are taking in from beverages, is not being subtracted from your daily food consumption. And therefore, we are eating our foods plus adding all of those beverages on top causing a spike in our daily caloric intake. I would bet we aren't even exercising enough to balance those extra daily calories. Believe it or not, people are drinking 1300-1700 calories per day. For some, that might be their entire day of caloric intake.
Therefore, the slogan "RETHINK YOUR DRINK" is appropriate.
The following tips will help you maintain a healthful weight, allow you to be mindful of your liquid selections, and help you to satisfy your thirst:
(1) Drink water, it contains no calories and hydrates your body well. Drink enough so that your urine is close to colorless.
(2) Select low fat or fat-free milks, as they are filled with nutrients for both the young and old.
(3) Drink no more than 4-6 ounces, max, of fruit juice per day. It is actually better to select whole fruits and vegetables as a means to get your nutrients, besides consuming the food will satisfy you best.
(4) Be very careful and selective in drinking other beverages that contain sugars, fats, and caffeine. These drinks include soft drinks, sweetened teas, energy drinks, coffees, fruit drinks, and alcohol.
Here's to your health and mine!
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