1. Water

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Water is the best thirst quencher available to you. It has zero calories so you don’t have to worry about indulging. It makes you feel full and it helps boost your metabolism. It refreshes you without breaking your budget.

2. Milk

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There are many kinds of milk in the market. There’s soy, almond, cashew, and cow’s milk, just to name a few. Pick a milk variety that is loaded or fortified with calcium but low in fat content.

3. Vegetable and Fruit Juice

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Don’t buy juices that have added sugar and coloring. Find a kind that is all-natural and low in sodium and sugar. It would be even better if you can invest in a good juicer so that you can make your own natural juices at home. Mix and match the different tastes of fruits and vegetables to keep things fresh and interesting.

4. Smoothies

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Smoothies are refreshing and filling concoctions that you can enjoy. You should be mindful, though, of the amount of sugar and milk in your smoothie. Make sure that you use minimal sugar and skim milk. You can use different fruits and vegetables in smoothies. You can join the Green Monster Movement ( greenmonstermovement.com for great recipes and stories on green smoothies.

5. Coffee

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Coffee is a wonderful source of antioxidants that can help prevent cell damage. The caffeine in coffee helps reduce risks of certain diseases like Parkinson’s, diabetes, and colon cancer. It can also help manage asthma and headaches. Two mugs of coffee a day are enough to reap benefits. However, be picky about the coffee drinks you consume. Avoid coffee drinks loaded with sugar and full cream milk.

6. Tea

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There a different varieties of tea in the market. Tea contains antioxidants, fluoride, and theanine, along with other vitamins and minerals. All these things help make you a healthy person. You will be happy to know that tea contains few calories and has low caffeine content.

7. Red Wine

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Red wine is one alcoholic beverage that actually has health benefits. Red wine is rich in antioxidants that reduce the risk for heart disease, kidney stone formation, Alzheimer’s disease, and atherosclerosis. As with other alcoholic drinks, keep the consumption of red wine to a minimum. However, if you don’t already drink alcohol, it is still best not to start.

Your choice of drinks can and will affect your health in the long run. Exchanging your calorie and sugar-load drinks for healthier options is not necessarily hard. As you have read, you have many delicious and healthy alternatives to choose from. Please do let me know which healthy beverage you enjoy drinking.

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