As energy drinks become more popular, there is growing concern over how they could affect young athletes. Health experts say more high school and college athletes are downing these caffeine-loaded drinks to boost athletic performance or lose weight. But too many energy drinks could lead to dehydration, tremors, heat stroke and heart attacks, the experts [...]

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Drinking water can get a little boring sometimes. So, a few weeks ago, I asked you how you spice up plain ol’ water/sparkling water. I got so many creative comments and lots of new ideas to try, so of course, I want to share a few – 15 to be exact!

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It doesn’t take much for the benefits of a sports drink to start working. A new report finds the high-carbohydrate beverages can boost athletic performance, and their effects may begin as soon as they hit your mouth. Researchers say sports drinks may send signals to the brain through receptors in the mouth.
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Could a higher tax on sugary drinks help fight the obesity epidemic? Some researchers say yes. And they propose a penny-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages like soda, sports drinks and sugar-sweetened fruit juice and iced tea. They say the tax could help fight obesity because people would be more likely to choose healthier drinks, which [...]

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Here’s a good reminder to count the calories in what you drink, as well as the ones in what you eat. A new study finds when it comes to losing weight, liquid calories are a bigger problem than food itself. Researchers say cutting back on sugar-laden drinks seems to have more impact on weight loss [...]

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No, not me – I’m not Catholic and I don’t drink pop.

But our pal Rebecca over at Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? is trying to let go of her almost-30-year soda habit. Can she do it? Find out here. And give her some encouragement when you stop by!
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Looking for the best light beers? A few good brews that are light on calories and cost? Taste-testers at Consumer Reports (CR) now have a list of their favorites.

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I’ve actually often wondered what the difference was between apple juice and cider! Did you know?
Speaking of cider, here are two healthy recipes to warm you up this holiday season:
Spiced Cider
Spiced Cranberry-Apple Cider

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There’s new competition for making things sweeter without adding calories. Today, the Food and Drug Administration approved two versions of a new zero-calorie sweetener made from rebiana, an extract from the stevia plant. Both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo plan to use the sweetener in drinks soon – new products may be on store shelves as early [...]

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Sugary soft drinks could cost you more if you’re in New York. Governor David Paterson is proposing an “obesity tax” of about 15 percent on non-diet drinks. For example, a Diet Coke might sell for a $1 while the same size bottle of regular Coke would be $1.15. Paterson says the tax would help close [...]

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