Think Before You Drink
Keep count - No more that 10% of your total daily calories should come from beverages. If you are eating 1,400 calories daily, that 140 calories, or a can of soda. Double-check your labels first: Some bottles contain 2 or more servings.
Time it right - Drink most of your high-cal beverages during the day, when you are most active and likely to burn them off.
Savor the flavor - Is a mocha coffee whip calling your name?
if you are going to indulge, take the time to enjoy it.
Pace yourself - Whether is is cocktails or soda, have a glass of water between each round. You will consume fewer calories and stay hydrated at the same time.
Milk it - A glass of skim milk - especially good for curbing before-bed munchies- ranks just behind water and tea when it comes to R.D. - approved drinks. Also on the list? 100% juices such as pomegranate andcherry, which are rich in antioxidants but whose whole fruits are not always easy to find or eat.
Sources: Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D; Susan Mitchell, Ph.D; Maye Musk, R.D.; LeeAnn Smith, R.D.
