Open the refrigerator of many homes and you’ll find plenty of choices: bottled water, regular soda, diet soda, lemonade, and other flavored drinks. They may all look refreshing, but they are not nutritionally equivalent.
If you had to choose one, plain water would generally be the simplest everyday option.
1. Water: The Everyday Choice
Water doesn’t contain added sugar, calories, or artificial sweeteners. It is also essential for normal hydration.
If you’re thirsty, reaching for a cold glass or bottle of water is usually the easiest choice.
You can make it more interesting by adding:
- Lemon or lime slices
- Fresh mint
- Cucumber
- Orange slices
- Fresh berries
2. What About Diet Soda?
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