Family Health: Get calories from food not drinks
Don’t get calories from beverages. It’s so easy to swig down 12 ounces of 100% juice, but that juice has about 180 calories—a good portion of daily calorie needs. A navel orange on the other hand has 70 calories, 3 grams of fiber and requires chewing. Better to eat your calories and drink water.
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About Deb Hart
Deb Hart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For the last 28 years, she has been helping bariatric surgery patients reach their health and weight goals. She teaches people how to set up a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight. Deb set up her own lifestyle to include lots of long walks with her furry family members, workout classes at her local wellness center, meal prepping, and finding new ways to enjoy foods without added sugar.
