What to Drink Each Day!

The average women drinks 860 calores a day. There are many options to choose from when you are thirsty. Not all drinks are the best or right choices for you. I am going to give you eight drinks that are common and let you know if they are good for you, and how much you should consume of them each day.

Diet Soda:
Max of 4 servings (32.oz)
Total Calories: Zero
Tip: Diet soda may help you lose weight, if you don't add calories elsewhere.

Coffee:
Max of 4 cups (32 oz.)
Total Calories: Unsweetened, negligible; with half-and-half and sugar 220
Tip: Might reduce type 2 diabetes risk, but caffeine may cause jitters.

Nonfat or low-fat milk:
Max of 2 cups (16 oz.)
Total calories: 250-300
Tip: milk is a source of calcium and vitamin D

Sports drinks, fruit juie, or whole milk:
Max 1 serving (4-8 oz.) total, not one of each
Total Calories: 90-160
Tip: Eat fruit instead of fiber

Sweet tea or regular soda:
Max of 1 serving (8 oz.)
Total Calories: 60-100
Tip: Make it an occasional treat; your teath will appreciate that.

Hot tea:
Max of 8 cups (64 oz.) unsweetened
Total calories: Unsweetened, 0; with 2 teaspoons of half and half and a teaspoon of sugar, 440
Tip: May boost energy

Water:
Max: None, but have at least 4 servings or 32 oz. total
Total Calories: 0
Tip: Drink all you want!

Wine:
Max 1 glass (5 oz.)
Total Calories: 115
Tip: Vino has heart benefits, but calories add up quickly, so go easy on the appetizers.

Also, if you really have to have a smoothie or frappuccino you can have it, but that is all your calories for the day and you will need to only drink water the rest of that day and for the next two days following. Hopefully these tips will help you choose better next time you need to quinch your thirst and not consume a whopping 860 calories in liquid.