Soda vs. Flavored Water
August 03, 2010 10:34 AM
I have recently given up the cokes for water because I know how important it is, yet I really don't like the taste. Do you know of any way to flavor water to make it taste better without adding calories?
- Diana R.
It is a good thing that you have chosen to give up the sodas, one 12oz bottle of coke offers 140 calories. I have had clients who drink up to 4 a day, 560 empty calories per day.
It takes cutting out 500 calories a day to lose a pound a week. Imagine losing weight just by cutting out cokes. Keep it up! There are many ways to add flavor to water.
Fresh lemon slices add a refreshing taste and is inexpensive. There are also several products packaged in single serving size that are low cal.
- Source: Stacey Roberts RD, LD
