Q: My mother and I are about to embark on the first week of our two week Quality Calorie Diet meal plan this Saturday, but I can’t find anywhere on the website any information about what to drink.
My mother loves her coffee in the morning, whereas I’m more of a tea gal, and we’re both fans of a glass of red wine with dinner. Aside from that I usually drink nothing but water all day, and she’s about the same with an occasional soda. I’m sure the soda will have to go (I’ve told her that a million times) but what about the coffee, tea or wine?
And if we can drink our morning beverages, what kind of, if any, sweetener is acceptable? I like to use agave nectar where she’s a fan of good old fashioned sugar. We can both do artificial sweeteners but aren’t they horrible for you?
A: Coffee and tea are fantastic for you and make a great part of eating healthy. They are one of the greatest sources of antioxidants we have. Likewise, red wine with dinner is a fine choice, and in moderation has clearly been shown to be good for you. Water is always a great choice of beverage, and while I am not a fan of soda, your mother’s habit of having one occasionally is fine. It’s clear that soda is a major contributor to the obesity issue and limiting them is a good idea. Beverages on The Quality Calorie Diet
