Slash The Sugar

A new study by UK and US researchers found that blood pressure is pushed up by every extra sugar-sweetened drink we down a day. The Harvard School of Public Health offers these ideas for low and no-sugar drinks:
1. Infused water
You can easily buy flavoured water, but it is just as simple to make your own by adding citrus fruits, ginger or fresh mint to a jug of water.
2. Fresh fruit coolers
Smoothies are marketed as "health" foods, but they are loaded with sugar. Instead, make a refreshing fresh fruit cooler; blend ice, sparkling water and melon or berries until slushy. Garnish with mint or citrus slices.
3.Tea
Black or green, hot or cold, tea is an excellent sugar-free beverage. Try fruit-flavoured herbal tea, or teas with cinnamon, vanilla, or other sweet spices.
4. Sparkling juice
Make your own with 350ml of sparkling water and 40ml juice. For a flavour boost, add sliced citrus or fresh herbs.
5. Low-sodium broth
There is no rule that says we must satisfy out thirst with something sweet. A low-sodium variety of miso soup can be a satisfying way to give your body the fluid it needs.