Millers Fitness March 2014 | Page 10

Section 2 Sugary drinks are one of the main contributors to the rising obesity rates in the UK, in order to burn off body fat it is absolutely vital to be cautious with the liquids we drink Warning – Also be aware of diet drinks such as branded colas and other zero sugar low calorie drinks as they contain artificial sweeteners like aspartame, cyclamate, saccharin, acesulfame-k or sucralose, these are linked to metabolic syndrome which will increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. They also keep you craving for more sweet tasting foods! Healthy liquid options :Teas (decaffeinated) … Try these hot or cold: Green tea Peppermint tea Lemon and ginger tea Camomile and spearmint tea Red bush Strawberry and raspberry tea Orange, mango and cinnamon tea English breakfast decaffeinated tea Lemon tea Herbal tea night time Avoid full fat milk, alternatives are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Almond milk ( unsweetened or sweetened) Hazelnut milk Soy milk light! Coconut milk light! Skimmed milk  Filtered water using a filter jug, making tap water taste better. Brands like Brita filter can be found in supermarkets  Fizzy water add in squeeze of lemon or lime  Robinsons no added sugar cordial drink, but be careful on the serving size