Contents:
- Medical Video: How to eat a heart-healthy diet
- Mineral water
- How much fluid does the body need?
- Economical choice
- Set your calories
- Kid friendly drinks
- Don't forget your milk
- Enjoy your drink
- Bring a water bottle wherever you go
- Find out the nutritional content
- Make a comparison of the drink you drink
Medical Video: How to eat a heart-healthy diet
What you drink is as important as what you eat. Many drinks contain added sugar and there are few nutrients. There are also those that contain enough nutrients but there are too many fats and calories in them. Here are some tips to help you choose a healthy drink.
Mineral water
Drink mineral water instead of soft drinks when you are thirsty. Sodas, energy drinks, and other flavored drinks usually contain added sugar, and there are more calories in them. To maintain an ideal body weight, drink mineral water or other drinks that contain fewer calories.
How much fluid does the body need?
Let your thirst be a clue. Liquid is an important nutrient for the body, but everyone's needs are different. Most people get enough fluids from food and drinks consumed. A healthy body can balance fluid needs throughout the day. Drink enough water if you are active, if you live or work in hot weather, or if you are elderly.
Economical choice
Water is usually friendly with a wallet pocket. You can save money by drinking water only when eating outside, or always bring your own water in a drink bottle.
Set your calories
Drink mineral water at your meal. Adults and children need 400 calories per day, including those obtained from drinks.
Kid friendly drinks
Make mineral water, low-fat or fat-free milk, or natural (homemade) fruit juice to be the main choice of drinks in your home. Prepare a bottle of mineral water and healthy drinks to always be available in the refrigerator. Store a drinking bottle in a lunch box or backpack to make it easy to access when children are not at home. Depending on the age, children can drink ½ to 1 cup, and adults can drink up to 1 cup of 100% fruit or vegetable juice per day.
Don't forget your milk
When you choose milk or look for milk substitutes, choose low or fat free, or soy milk. Each type of milk offers similar nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, and potassium, but the amount of calories will be different. Older children, adolescents, and adults need 3 cups of milk per day, while children 4 to 8 years need 2.5 cups, and children 2 to 3 years need 2 cups.
Enjoy your drink
When mineral water is not enough, enjoy a drink of your choice, but not too much. Remember to pay attention to the serving dose and the number of calories written on cans, bottles, or packaging to stay within the range of calories needed. Choose small cans, cups or cups compared to larger sizes.
Bring a water bottle wherever you go
Mineral water is always a safe choice. Fill a clean bottle, and can be reused with mineral water and store it in your bag to help eliminate your thirst throughout the day. Choose a bottle that can be reused to be environmentally friendly.
Find out the nutritional content
Check the list of nutrients on the packaging when choosing drinks at the store. The list contains the amount of sugar, fat, and calories to help you choose the best.
Make a comparison of the drink you drink
Some websites can help you compare calories, added sugar, and fat in your favorite drink, so you know which ones you can drink rather often, and which ones should be avoided.
