Find Out How Many Calories You Consume Daily Through Drinking!
Mateusz Pawlak
2026-03-18
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Our daily fluid intake should be between 2 to 3 liters, or 10 to 15 glasses. The best decision we can make is to choose mineral water, which is a rich source of microelements. However, sometimes we give in to temptation and go for sweetened beverages. Then we might wonder how much extra energy we consume and if the calorie count really matters during weight loss.
Does it truly matter, or is sweetening coffee and tea significant?
Neither coffee nor tea contain calories – provided they are not supplemented with additional ingredients such as sugar, milk, cream, or syrup. One teaspoon of sugar contains approximately 20 calories. Assuming that we drink a total of two coffees and three teas in a day, which we sweeten with one or two teaspoons of sugar, we may find that we have supplied our body with 100-200 empty calories. On a monthly scale, this can mean a weight difference of up to 0.5 to even 1 kg! The complete elimination of sweetening coffee and tea can also help us wean off the sweet taste – which, in turn, allows us to gradually reduce our uncontrolled appetite for unhealthy snacks.
Beverages and fruit juices during weight loss attempts
Beverages, nectars, and fruit juices are not recommended in large quantities when attempting to lose weight. They are a concentrated source of energy, contain high amounts of sugar, and do not provide a feeling of fullness, causing us to search for another snack momentarily. The average one-litre carton of fruit juice contains almost as many calories as a balanced lunch. One glass of juice contains between 125 and 175 calories (depending on the type of fruit from which it is made). Instead of consuming fruit juices, it is much more advantageous to consume fruits – they contain more beneficial active ingredients, vitamins, and fibres that stimulate intestinal peristalsis. If we find it difficult to give up sweetened beverages and juices, we can add a slice of lemon, a fresh cucumber, or a few mint leaves to mineral water. The mineral water then acquires a pleasant, refreshing taste.
Mineral water or spring water? Responses to the key questions.
During scorching days, in addition to ensuring an adequate supply of fluids, one should pay special attention to the type of water one is reaching for. While sweating, one loses significant amounts of mineral ingredients, mainly sodium and potassium. If one does not supplement them in accordance with the requirements of one's body, one can feel significantly weakened, disturbed, and irritated. In such a situation, it is advisable to avoid spring water, which is mainly intended for individuals with renal insufficiency and hypertension, and instead choose water with a high mineral content that provides the body with the appropriate dose of electrolytes. While selecting mineral water, one should pay particular attention to the content of bicarbonates, which effectively provide relief to individuals suffering from hyperacidity, support the maintenance of the acid-base balance, and also positively influence insulin action. Important are also the mutual proportions of calcium and magnesium. The most optimal ratio of these two minerals to each other is 2:1, which guarantees the highest possible availability.
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