Restrict liquid calories

Restrict liquid calories

Juices like apple, cranberry and orange sound healthy, but calories from these fruits juices are mostly from sugar.

Protein shakes and energy drinks are intended as a meal replacement — in which case it is fine for caloric restriction, but many dieters continue to eat normally and add the protein shakes, which defeats the whole purpose of calorie restriction.

Alcoholic beverages are much higher in calories than people realize and are also metabolized to sugar, not helpful if you are trying to restrict calories.

One would assume that by using diet drinks they are saving calories. Since there is no nutrition in these beverages, the hormones that contribute to eating (cravings) aren’t turned off by these beverages so you are still hungry and turn to food

Consuming carbohydrates in a solid form from food promotes a feeling of fullness, verses consuming a liquid form of carbohydrates, which leaves one feeling hungry. If you’re craving a fizzy drink, try original seltzer or club soda, which are both calorie and caffeine free.