Introduction: In recent years, much controversy has surrounded the topic of certain drinks, mainly soft drinks and energy drinks. So you may be asking yourself: which drinks should I consume? Which should I limit? And which ones should I avoid altogether? In this article, we will explore the several choices of beverages and will give you an answer to these questions.
The healthiest drinks
Water
Undoubtedly, water is the best choice to quench your thirst. Your body needs it, it has no calories, and it helps make you feel full.
For those of you who get bored with drinking flavorless water, there are alternatives that don’t involve soft drinks and other calorie and sugar loaded drinks.
You can, for example, take a regular cup of water and add citrus fruits, cucumbers, or fresh herbs to give it some flavor.
Tea and coffee
The second most popular drinks are tea and coffee, and for good reason. They contain many healthful ingredients such as antioxidants and flavonoids.
Tea
Drinking tea not only helps keep you warm in the winter, but it also has several good effects on health, such as decreasing the risk of heart disease, protecting you from certain cancers, and reducing the risk of hypertension.
Another advantage of tea is that it comes in many different flavors, but you must be careful not to choose teas with added sugar and sweeteners.
Coffee
Despite its bad reputation, coffee is in fact quite beneficial and healthy when consumed properly. Experts and research suggest that drinking up to 6 cups of black coffee per day can play a part in the reduction of your risk for certain diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease.
However, as in tea, beware of added calories that can come from cream and sugar that are usually added in coffee shops, which can turn a 2 calorie cup of black coffee into a 400 calorie drink.
