The body is mostly made up of water, which includes our major organs - like the heart. Your body needs it. Most of the chemical reactions that happen in our cells need water, and it helps our blood carry nutrients around the body. When the weather is warm or we're exercising, our bodies need more water than usual.
It's important to drink water every day. Plain tap water is the best choice. It's cheap, quenches your thirst and has no kilojoules. Alternatives include plain soda water, reduced fat milk, tea or coffee with reduced fat milk. Try a small glass (125ml) of 98% fruit or vegetable juice, topped up with still or sparkling water to make the drink last longer.
How to make healthy drink choices
Avoid sugary drinks
Avoid drinks high in sugar like soft drinks, cordial, fruit drinks (less than 98% fruit) and sports and energy drinks. Sugary drinks and beverages are very high in sugar and kilojoules and provide little, if any, nutritional value. Instead try a sugar-free alternative such as soda water, no-sugar cordial or zero sugar cool drinks.
Embrace reusable water bottles
Buy a reusable water bottle so you can take your own water everywhere you go. This way, you can stay hydrated anywhere and you're less likely to buy an unhealthy beverage.
Refridgerate your water
Keep water in the fridge so you can have cold water to drink whenever you're thirsty.
Garnish with fruit or vegies
Try adding chopped fresh fruit or vegetables to cold still or sparkling water for a refreshing drink, such as mint, lemon or cucumber.
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