Quench your thirst without extra calories

(HealthDay News) -- It's important to drink a lot of fluids during the hot summer months. But too many sugary drinks can widen your waistline.

These beverages avoid the empty calories:

Enjoy sparkling water or ice cold tap water with a few slices of lemon, lime or cucumber for added flavor.
Before you drink coconut water, read the label to make sure it's not high in sodium.
Pour fat-free or low-fat milk over ice.
Create your own thirst quencher by combining different kinds of 100-percent fruit juice and adding fresh fruit.

Attribution: -- Diana Kohnle

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

First published: 08/02/2012
Last updated: 08/02/2012

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