Nutrition Tip of the Week

A recent study reveals that adult women who drink two or more sugar-sweetened drinks a day have been associated with a larger waist and a higher risk of heart disease.Cutting down on sugary drinks is beneficial toyour overall health and can reduce your risk for health complications. Try these ideas instead of sugary sodas, fruit drinks or energy drinks:

Drink fat-free or low-fat milk Add lemons or limes to your

water Drink flavored water with no

added sugar Drink ice water Drink 100-percent fruit juices

without added sugars (limit yourself to 1 cup)

Eatright..org

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Take Toll on Women’s Health