It’s important to stay hydrated for safety, health, and weight control. Water is calorie-free and easy to come by, but some people don’t like plain water. It’s best to look for other low-calorie options for most of your hydration needs.
Here are some choices.
- Ice water
- Water with sprigs of mint or basil, or slices of lemon, orange, lime, or other fruit
- Unsweetened hot or iced tea
- Black coffee or coffee with a splash of milk
It’s okay to have some nutritious beverages with calories as long as you stay aware of the calories you’re drinking. Here are some examples of beverages with important nutrients.
- Unsweetened almond milk has 30 calories per cup and it often has calcium and added vitamins.
- Skim milk and unsweetened soy milk have 90 calories per cup along with calcium and protein.
- Low-sodium tomato and vegetable juice have 30 calories per cup and potassium, vitamins A and C, and other nutrients.