Healthy Beverage Choices
Drinking to Your Good Health  

Infused waters, healthy and refreshing!

Water - Always the Best Choice

• Tap water is free, just as safe as bottled water, plus it has a healthy ingredient that is often overlooked – fluoride.
• Water does not have the sugar and acidity present in other less healthy beverages, so it is healthier for your teeth.
• Water is calorie free.  When you substitute a glass of water for one 20 ounce sugary drink (240 calories), you can save over 87,000 calories per year.
• Water should be the beverage of choice children (over age 2) consume most frequently, served with meals and snacks. 
• For variety, try adding pieces of fresh fruit, vegetables, or fresh herbs.

Milk - Whole, Low-Fat, or Skim

• Milk is nutrient dense and provides calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein as well as other nutrients with relatively few calories compared to sugary beverages.
• Skim or low-fat milk provides 9 essential nutrients for children and adults.  Skim milk has the same amount of protein and calcium as whole milk with about half the calories.
• Avoid flavored milk, which may contain 13 grams or more of added sugars.

Coffee or Tea - Unsweetened  

• Without sweetening, tea and coffee are no-calorie drinks.
• The caffeine in coffee or tea is generally safe in reasonable amounts, however caffeinated drinks for children are never recommended.
• Tea has anti-oxidant properties.  Unsweetened, decaffeinated green teas are a safe choice for children.