What's in Drink?

You may not think about what liquids you and your family consume as contributors to weight gain and unnecessary caloric intake, but if you're going over your daily serving suggestions, you could be packing on serious pounds!

In terms of beverages, the suggested serving size is 8 ounces for milk and 6 ounces for fruit juice. That said, water is still the best bet overall when it comes to satisfying thirst and trying to cut the urge to snack as it has no calories. Not a fan of plain water? Try adding a twist of lemon or lime for a change of pace, or use LA Weight Loss water flavor packets.

Liquid calorie counter

Water: 8 ounces (oz.) = 0 calories

Coffee or tea (plain): 8 oz. = 2 calories

Tea, hot or cold, brewed with tap water: 8 oz. = 2 calories

Lipton Brisk¨ iced tea, ready to drink: 12 oz. = 128 calories

Milk, whole: 8 oz. = 146 calories

Milk, 2 percent: 8 oz. = 122 calories

Milk, fat-free: 8 oz. = 86 calories

Fruit juice, frozen concentrate: 8 oz. = 114 calories

Fruit drinks: 8 oz. = 134 calories

Regular soda: 12 oz. = 152 calories

Diet soda with aspartame: 12 oz. = 0 calories

Regular beer: 12 oz. = 153 calories

Light beer: 12 oz. = 103 calories