Weight Management

Cut calories by drinking water instead of sugared beverages.

Beverages make up 25.6%* of the total caloric intake in the typical Canadian diet.

We all get thirsty – that goes without saying. And, both children and adults require proper hydration each day to help the body function properly. The problem is, while sugared beverages such as soda, fruit drinks and sports drinks may quench one’s thirst, they contain upwards of 140 calories in a typical 355 mL serving.

For those who are trying to maintain a healthy weight, drinking water instead of sugared beverages can reduce your caloric intake. In fact, replacing one 355 mL sugared beverage per day with water can trim more than 50,000 calories and up to 38 pounds of sugar per year from your diet!**

* 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey – Nutrition
** Based on a typical, 140-Calorie 355 mL sugared beverage