Liquid Calories

First off, take a few moments to write down all the beverages that you consume on a regular basis and then circle the ones that contain calories.  Here are the calories found in some comm0n beverages:

1. 1 cup (8oz) of juice = 110-130 calories

2. 1.5 cups (12oz) of soda = 150 calories

3. 1 can of lite beer (12oz) = 95-110 calories

4. 1 glass of wine (5oz) = 100 calories

5. 1 cup of milk (8oz) = 90-120 calories

6. 1 cup of gatorade, vitamin water, powerade and other sports drinks (8oz) = 50 calories

7. Medium Dunkin Donuts Coffee with cream = 100 calories

When trying to maintain or lose weight it is important to be aware of the calories you are drinking.  Studies show that calories consumed from liquids do not fill you up like solid foods.  So why not get your calories from things that will curb your appetite?  Beverages with calories, with the exception of milk which your body needs (approx 16-24oz/day), have very few nutrients (aka Empty Calories) and we recommend consuming as few of these calories as possible.  Instead make sure that you are getting your calories from healthy wholesome foods.