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Drinks that pack on the pounds
Plain water (bottled, filtered or straight from the tap) is still the beverage of choice when it comes to staving off dehydration and heat-related illnesses. However, many people may find this routine a little monotonous and want flavour instead. Regular or carbonated, flavoured waters promise to be a lower calorie alternative to sugary fruit drinks, drink mixes and soft drinks. However, some contain high amounts of sugar and other sweeteners, while others load up on artificial sweeteners, colours and flavours. (The long term effects of these chemicals are still being debated).
