Worst Foods In Your Fridge - Soda And Other Sweet Drinks
Aug 14th, 2010 | Category: Weekly Health UpdatesSweetened beverages are simply “empty calories.” Soda, sweet tea and fruit drinks contribute no nutrients, but lots of calories. We don’t compensate by eating less when we drink sweet drinks, so these are truly “extra” calories. Plain water is best for hydrating and should be your primary beverage. Green and black teas hydrate and contribute healthy antioxidants. Skim or 1% milk also has key nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, B-12, potassium and magnesium. Elaine Magee, MPH, RD