![]() ![]() Whether you’re addicted to your local juice bar or pick up a bottle or two at the grocery store, you should know that even the most natural juices are loaded with sugar. The bottom line is that the further you stray from that straight-up cup, the more likely you are to screw with your weight loss plans. ![]() If you’ve got a serious sweet tooth, a better option for anyone trying to lose weight is an artificial sweetener that has zero calories, Gans says. “If you’re a three-cup-a-day drinker with three packets each, the calories will add up.” But adding any more than that will definitely stunt your weight-loss goals, she says. If you’re not a fan of plain coffee, it’s fine to add a pack of sugar to your brew, says Keri Gans, R.D., author of The Small Change Diet. That will cut loads of calories from the creamy brews you normally get or that flavored half-and-half in your fridge. Then add a little splash of whole milk to your cup, she says. Instead of ordering something made with cream, half-and-half, or even flavored soymilk (more on that later), order a black coffee, straight up. But that doesn’t mean you have to quit your caffeine addiction-you’ve just got to modify it, says Ansel. Those flavored fraps, mochas, and lattes you crave first thing in the morning aren’t going to help you get to your weight-loss goal any quicker. From your first cup of coffee in the morning to that afternoon iced tea, here is a list of the drinks you should avoid-or at least drink in moderation. But you’re also a human and drinking water 24/7 isn’t super thrilling at 4 p.m. They’ll help you feel full longer, she says. Obviously, if you’re trying to lose weight, you’re better off getting your calories from actual food rather than drinks. That’s because our brains don’t register feelings of fullness from liquids the same way they do from solids, she says. “You can literally guzzle down hundreds of calories without even realizing it,” says Karen Ansel, R.D.N., author of Healing Superfoods for Anti-Aging: Stay Younger, Live Longer. Even some seemingly-innocent drinks can set you back. But that’s not all that’s screwing over your plans to get in shape. If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s pretty obvious that you’ve got to cross these off your list of go-to beverages. It also froths up well for coffee and had quite a creamy texture.You already know the top offenders, right? The milkshakes, margaritas, unnecessary sports drinks, and super-sized Cokes. Oat milk is a little higher in sugar but contains betaglucan which can help keep cholesterol low. Good choice if: you are lactose intolerant, have a milk allergy, choose to be plant-based and/or have high cholesterol Ensure that the almond milk you are using is fortified with calcium. Some varieties are quite creamy and can make a good latte. Good choice if: you are lactose intolerant, have a milk allergy, choose to be plant-based and/or intolerant of soymilkĪlmond milk is the lowest in calories out of all the available milk options. Out of all the plant-based milks, soy milk has the most protein The calories are much the same and, in most cases, is fortified with calcium. Soy milk is the closest milk nutritionally to its dairy equivalent. Good choice if: you are lactose intolerant, have a milk allergy or choose to be plant-based Skim milk has 83kcal per serve while low fat milk is around 120kcal per serve. ![]() Skim milk has the same nutrients as full cream milk with all of the fat removed. If you are watching your weight – the best milk options are: Aim for under 120kcal per serve to keep the calories controlled when watching your weight.
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