Think About Drinks

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  • Coffee Creamer- coffee mate sugar free is lower in calories and sugar than most others.  Just remember to measure portions!
  
  
  • Juices- while they may be beneficial, be picky!  Often loaded with sugar, processed ingredients, and unnecessary calories.  Also remember serving sizes.
  
  
  • Coffee- Who doesn’t love a yummy mocha, latte, cappuccino, frappaccino?  These are often loaded with fat and calories.  Choose skim or soy milk with sugar free flavors when able and opt for a smaller size.
  
  
  • Sodas- Recent studies suggest that adults who drink one or more sodas a day — diet or regular — had about a 50 percent higher risk of metabolic syndrome — a cluster of risk factors such as excessive fat around the waist, low levels of “good” cholesterol, high blood pressure and other symptoms.
  
  
  • Limit alcohol consumption in general and avoid cocktails made with multiple mixers or juice, these are loaded with calories.  Healthier choices include a glass of wine or diet soda/seltzer water with a splash of fresh fruit juice.
  
  
  • Green Tea- This is a very healthy option for a warm drink.  It has great metabolism boosting properties and may be purchased in a variety of flavors and with or without caffeine.