Top 5 Healthiest Drinks for Families As you convince your family to reduce their sweet drink intake, you can introduce them to these better choices. Water. Whether flat or fizzy, fragrant, or plain, water is a fundamental component of your family fitness plan and is the perfect drink for everyone. There are many drinks that are mutilated as water that still has sugar or artificial sweeteners. Make sure the label contains no calories or artificial sweeteners so you get the right deal. Show your kids that the ever-present water bottles that many pro athletes, teens, and health-conscious young adults carry with them are healthy and cool! Here are some ideas to make water more attractive to your kids. Has plenty of salted seltzer water available as an alternative to plain water. Use fresh lemon juice, lime or other citrus slices in your water. Or taste cucumbers for a refreshing taste. Always keep water bottles in the car or in your children's backpacks to encourage water consumption. Milk. Low fat and fat-free milk are healthy drinking alternatives. In addition to water, low fat or fat-free milk and soy milk are the best drinking options for your family. Milk contains calcium, which we often do not get enough of, as well as protein. Soy milk is a great alternative to cow's milk, especially if you are lactose intolerant, have problems with chronic upper respiratory infections (sinus infections or ear infections), asthma, or are just looking for more soy in your diet. Chocolate milk is good for an occasional surprise; Just try to control the amount of chocolate added to keep the sugar under control. 100 percent fruit juice. 100 percent fruit juice is just that - it's only made from the fruit without added sugar. Fruit juice has the added benefit of being full of vitamins that occur naturally in fruits, such as vitamin C and folate. However, it is very important to remember that a serving is only 4 grams. The typical juice box is 8 grams, and many bottles can weigh up to 20 grams. I suggest limiting the total amount of juice for the day to 4 to 8 grams. If 8 ounces is much less than what your family used to drink, dilute the juice with water. Or try mixing the juice with celery water for a fizzy treat. Vegetable juice. Vegetable juice is a good low-calorie choice that provides antioxidants, such as vitamins A and C, and other nutrients such as lycopene, which have been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Unsweetened tea. Unsweetened teas - those already bottled - and homemade ice cream or hot herbal teas can be good calorie-free options. Black and green tea have also been shown to have health benefits, such as reducing your risk of cancer and lowering cholesterol. Many herbal teas taste sweet enough on their own, so you do not need to add extra sugar or honey. If they do not, try adding a small amount of 100 percent fruit juice for a delicious blend. Tea comes in many family-friendly flavors, such as berry, orange, and cinnamon, so you have plenty of options to try. When buying bottled tea, check the nutrition labels to make sure they have no calories.
