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Which Would You Choose: Beverage Edition

FitSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700

You can keep yourself hydrated with just about any liquid, but I find I drink plain old water more than any other beverage. It may be a zero calorie drink, but it doesn't really offer much nutritionally or taste wise either. That's why including other beverages in your diet is a good idea; they provide vitamins, calcium, antioxidants, and something we all feel we sometimes need — caffeine. To see how some common drinks compare nutritionally, take this quiz.

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What's Your Advice For Kicking the Soda Habit?

FitSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0700

I recently got a question from one reader that I thought you guys would have some great suggestions for. Here's her question:

"My doc told me I have to cut calories out of my diet to lose weight. He said the best way would be to stop drinking soda, but I love soda. I have at least three cans a day. Has anyone had to kick the habit? What are some soda alternatives you turned to?"
—Soda Sarah

I just went cold turkey when I stopped drinking soda (yes, I used to drink my fair share), so that's always an option, but I know it's easier said than done. What low-calorie, healthy drinks do you guys drink in place of soda? Help a fellow user out and share your advice below.

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Dunkin' Donuts Cold Beverage Breakdown

FitSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:30:00 -0700

So you stopped off at Dunkin' Donuts for a coffee, but it's so hot out that you're in the mood for something cooler. Check out the chart below to see how their cold specialty drinks compare. You may be surprised at how many calories, sodium, and sugar they contain.

Drink	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Cholesterol (g)	Sodium (mg)	Sugar (g)	Protein (g)
16 oz. Iced Coffee with cream and sugar	120	6	20	75	12	2
16 oz. Iced Coffee with skim milk and sugar	70	0	0	75	12	2
16 oz. Berry Berry Iced Coffee	120	6	20	75	12	2
16 oz. Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee	160	5	20	95	22	3
16 oz. Turbo Ice	120	7	20	25	13	1
16 oz. Vanilla Iced Latte Lite	80	0	0	110	0	7
16 oz. Tropicana Orange Coolatta	370	0	0	50	87	1
16 oz. Strawberry Fruit Coolatta	290	0	0	30	65	0

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What's Your Morning Beverage of Choice?

FitSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:30:00 -0700

With all these studies on the health benefits of coffee, juices (especially antioxidant juices), and tea (especially green tea), we have some healthy choices in the morning. Me, I typically stick to my morning cup of green tea . . . though I do enjoy the occasional cup of coffee. What about you?Source

Are You Drinking Soda?

FitSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:30:00 -0700

With soda sales down this year, reports say that folks are turning towards water and enhanced waters and teas before soda — yipee! Me, I am not and never will be a soda kind of girl. However, there are folks out there that still are drinking it despite the health risks, so what about you?Source

Are You Drinking Soda?

Yes!

Yes, but only diet.

No, never.

Other — tell us below.

Brunch Beverage Breakdown

FitSugar — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Easter is all about the brunch. If you go out or stay in here is a little reference guide for a variety of drinks that often accompany any brunch from fresh squeezed fruit juice to the classic Bloody Mary (which is not really the best way to get your lycopene, but might be the most fun).

To check out the list, just