Limit Sweet Drinks

Studies link an increase in Americans' intake of sweetened drinks — especially soda and sports drinks — with an unhealthy increase in our body weight.

Sweet drinks are also linked to:     

                                                                                      

·         Weak bones

                                                                                         

·         Tooth decay

·        Increased desire for sugar (and in some cases, caffeine)     

Ideas to make it happen

Go with H2O.
Carry water with you — and drink it all day long.

Rethink mealtime drinks.
Drink water or milk (skim or 1%) at meals and snack times.

Make it special.
Save soda, lemonade, Kool-Aid, and punch for special occasions — no more than once a week. If you're used to drinking regular soda, switch to diet soda.

Watch the juice.
Drink 100% fruit juice — but limit yourself to one small (4 to 6 ounces) glass or juice box a day. Or, eat a piece of fruit instead. You'll get more nutrients, and feel more satisfied.

Exercise caution.
Go easy on the sports drinks — most of the time, water is best for exercise.

https://intermountainhealthcare.org/live-well/eat-well/habits/limit-sweetened-drinks/