How Do You Stay Hydrated?
You’ve no doubt heard that proper hydration is the key to sustaining a healthy body. When was the last time you thought about the way in which you hydrate on an average basis?
The Centers for Disease Control reports that for many people, being thirsty means grabbing sugary sodas, caffeinated drinks and other calorie-laden beverages on the go. Over time, this can lead to a variety of problems, including trouble with shedding unwanted pounds. What you drink has just as much effect on your overall wellness as what you eat.1
Here's just a sample of the calories found in the common beverages2 that many consumers drink annually:
| Type of Beverage | Calories in 12 ounces | Calories in 20 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit punch | 192 | 320 |
| 100% apple juice | 192 | 300 |
| 100% orange juice | 168 | 280 |
| Lemonade | 168 | 280 |
| Regular lemon/lime soda | 148 | 247 |
| Regular cola | 136 | 227 |
| Sweetened lemon iced tea | 135 | 225 |
| Tonic water | 124 | 207 |
| Regular ginger ale | 124 | 207 |
| Sports drink | 99 | 165 |
| Fitness water | 18 | 36 |
| Unsweetened iced tea | 2 | 3 |
| Coffee (no sugar/cream) | 5 | 7 |
| Diet soda (with aspartame) | 0* | 0* |
| Carbonated water (unsweetened) | 0 | 0 |
| Water | 0 | 0 |
*Some diet soft drinks can contain a small number of calories that are not listed on the nutrition facts label.
As you can see, water has zero calories, with no added sugars or caffeine. So why do many consumers allow sodas and coffee to be their primary source of nourishment? Clean healthy water IS the best choice for optimal hydration.
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