{"id":99388,"date":"2014-07-21T07:43:12","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T12:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=99388"},"modified":"2014-07-21T08:35:15","modified_gmt":"2014-07-21T13:35:15","slug":"6-slim-summer-sips-that-skip-the-hips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/6-slim-summer-sips-that-skip-the-hips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Slim Summer Sips That Skip the Hips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Team Best Life<\/em><\/p>\n

Craving a nice cold beverage to quench your thirst and beat the heat? Be careful what you reach for\u2014some beverages can pack a pretty big caloric punch. In fact, some drinks can end up costing you more than a meal!<\/p>\n

Take a look below to figure out how many calories some of your favorite drinks will set you back. All calorie information is based on an eight-ounce serving, unless noted.<\/p>\n

Lemonade<\/strong> (powder mixed with water) \u2013 40 calories<\/p>\n

Sports Drink<\/strong> \u2013 60-80 calories<\/p>\n

Soda<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 65-95 calories<\/p>\n

Iced Tea<\/strong> \u2013 90 calories<\/p>\n

Light Beer<\/strong> \u2013 100 calories per 12 ounces<\/p>\n

Regular Beer<\/strong> \u2013 150 calories per 12 ounces<\/p>\n

Frozen Margarita<\/strong> \u2013 226 calories per 10 ounces<\/p>\n

Strawberry Daquiri\/Pina Colada<\/strong> \u2013 250 calories for 4.5 ounces<\/p>\n

See the Calories in 4 More Popular Summer Cocktails<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course, calories shouldn\u2019t be the only thing you pay attention to. You should be on the lookout for artificial sweeteners, which are used to sweeten a beverage without adding any (or many) calories. These can be problematic because they may increase your cravings for sweet foods and interfere with your ability to appreciate naturally sweet foods.<\/p>\n

Wondering how to wet your whistle? Water is obviously your best choice\u2014it\u2019s calorie-free, refreshing and healthy. Put off by the lack of flavor? Try adding a squeeze of lemon or lime or a few slices of cucumber or other fruit. If you have some calories to spare, try one of these nutritious and thirst-quenching recipes:<\/p>\n

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Lemon Spritzer<\/strong> \u2013 5 calories
\nPour sparkling mineral water or club soda over crushed ice and add a generous squeeze of fresh lemon.<\/p>\n

Rhubarb Iced Tea<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 50 calories<\/p>\n

Red Tea Harvest Strawberry Smoothie<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 130 calories<\/p>\n

Ginger Chocolate Freeze<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 145 calories<\/p>\n

Honey Vanilla Chill<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 128 calories<\/p>\n

Blueberry Shake<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 113 calories<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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