When drinking liquids containing calories, we usually do not compensate by eating less food. One can of regular soda pop contains 150 calories, while 1 can of diet soda pop contains 0 calories. While I am not promoting soda pop, I do believe diet soda is a healthier choice over regular soda pop, if water does not satisfy your taste buds. In fact the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association both recommend sugar substitutes over sugar for weight management and blood glucose control.

In addition to the sugary beverages, you have to be aware of the calories in alcoholic beverages. There are about 100-120 calories in about 12 oz of light beer and 150-170 in 12 oz of regular beer. So if you have a few alcoholic beverages in a sitting, the calories can add up quickly!  With the Superbowl approaching you may want to increase your awareness of what and how much you are drinking. Personally, I would rather “eat” my calories than “drink” them, so when I get ready to watch the big game on Sunday, I’m going to opt for a lower calorie drink such as my favorites Diet Coke or Diet Mtn Dew so that I can really enjoy the food selections.

-Kelsey