Drinking

Many people consider milk and juice great sources of vitamins, nutrients, and protein. They are right, but you cannot only drink juice and milk and expect to stay healthy! You need a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day to stay in top shape. Water increases the speed of your metabolism, helps digestion, keeps you hydrated for activity, and will keep you from overheating. Stay away from soda if at all possible. Soda is filled with simple carbohydrates such as sugar which is very bad for you and it also contains loads of calories and fat! Caffeine is also an addictive drug found in soda which will cause you to continue drinking it even when you may be satisfied. Caffeine will also stimulate the brain and keep you awake at night causing you to lose sleep. Soda is one of the worst types of drinks you can have when trying to diet and stay healthy. I believe that the worst type of drink, however, is alcoholic drinks. They contain complex carbohydrates and loads of calories which will cause you to put on weight. Alcohol also impairs the body's ability to function at its prime level. If I could give someone advice it would be to stick with 8 glasses of water, a few glasses of milk, and maybe 1 glass of juice a day. There are many other sources of foods that can give you the vitamins found in juice, but without the sugar and fat! Research healthy drinks and foods that appeal to you so that you can setup an appropriate diet that works for you! I don't like water is an excuse I often here from people. This is not a good excuse! Water has no taste! Yes, it may be boring, but you must drink it in order to stay healthy. Don't put your exercise and diet to waste! Drink water!!!