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Coffee, tea, soda, juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, sparkling water—there are so many choices out there when it comes to picking your drink! So what’s the best choice for a person with diabetes? Just like everyone else, the best choice for staying hydrated is always WATER!

Think outside the bottle

Infused water: Adding a few pieces of fresh fruit and/or herbs to your water can give it a hint of flavor without adding any sugar or calories. Get creative with fruit and herb combinations like blackberry and mint, watermelon and basil, or lavender and lemon. Or try something with a little kick like apples and cinnamon, peaches and ginger, or strawberry and jalapeno. (Most of the time adding fruit to water will not add any sugar or calories, unless you mash the fruit or eat the fruit after it has infused.) Sparkling water: Sparkling water is a great change from sugary sodas when you are craving something bubbly. If plain sparkling water isn’t your cup of tea, you can infuse it just like plain water, or try any of the new flavored sparkling water options available in stores. Look for brands and flavors that have no added sugar or sweeteners, like La Croix. Tea: If you think about it, tea is basically just infused water! Leave out the sugar, and tea is another great zero-calorie drink choice that can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you are sensitive to caffeine, look for decaf versions of black and green tea, or try a caffeine-free herbal tea like chamomile, rooibos, or peppermint. If you drink bottled tea, check the ingredients and look for options that have no added sugar or sweeteners. Coffee: Just like tea, plain black coffee has no calories or sugar. However, flavored coffees like lattes and many bottled coffees have lots of added milk and sugar. This can lead to a drink surprisingly high in calories and carbohydrates. Check the nutrition facts label on bottled coffee, and opt for plain coffee without any milk or sugar at the coffee shop.

Drink These in Moderation

*While fruit juice isn’t a great choice for hydration, it can be helpful for treating low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) since it can quickly raise blood sugar. Milk: Milk is a great source of nutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamin D, which are important to promote bone strength. But milk also contains calories, carbohydrates, and sometimes saturated fat. Choose low- or nonfat milk without added flavor or sugar. If you prefer non-dairy milks, like soy or almond, look for unsweetened varieties. The recommended serving size for milk is 8 ounces—this contains 12 grams of carb, about 100 calories, and about a third of the calcium you need in a day.

Avoid these

Diet drinks are a better choice than sugary drinks like soda, but should still be consumed in moderation

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Milk and milk alternatives are tasty drinks and key ingredients in a lot of recipes. Still, you may wonder whether you can drink them on the keto diet. Keto is a very low carb, high fat, moderate protein diet. On the keto diet, most people need to restrict their carb intake to about 25–30 grams of net carbs per day. The concept of net carbs refers to the total number of carbs minus the fiber content. Therefore, for a milk to be keto-friendly, it needs to be low in net carbs. Although some milks are not keto-friendly, several varieties are compatible with a keto diet. This article lists milks that fit the keto diet, as well as those that don’t.

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