February 19, 2009
You are what you drink
Did you know that 20 percent of Americans daily calorie intake comes from beverages. That is twice the World Health Organizations recommendation of 10 percent.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutriiton has put together the following guidelines for Healthy Beverages.
Level one (which has the highest value based on caloric and nutrient content, and related health beefits and risks.) is Water - up to nine servings for women and up to 13 for men. 0 calories
Level Two is unsweetened coffee and tea both iced and hot. Up to eight (8 oz)servings a day of tea and up to four servings a day of coffee. 0 calories
Level Three is nonfat or lofat milk and fortified soy beverages. Up to two (8 oz) servings per day. 100 calories per serving
Level Four is diet beverages with sugar substitute. Up to 4 servings. 0 calories.
Level Five is 100% fruit and vegetable juices, whole milk, sports drinks. up to one serving. 115 calories a serving
Level Six is calorie-rich beverages without nutrients. Up to one serving and less if trying to lose weight. 110 + calories.
So with this in mind you might want to cut out the grande mocha drink with extra whip. Stick to water, unsweetened tea and non-fat milk.
Info from ACE FitnessMatters May/June2006
Filed by Jeanette at 7:02 pm under Uncategorized