Proper water consumption affects many different aspects of health and wellness, including how well the body can maintain and regulate oil production in the skin, according to the UCLA Student Nutrition Awareness Campaign.

As the name implies, ginger ale contains the herb ginger, which may have medicinal properties. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, ginger helps relieve upset stomach from a number of causes.

When your physician orders certain tests, you may need to fast for several hours prior to the test assure accuracy. Nutrients in the foods you eat and beverages you drink can influence test results. For some tests, even the stimulation of digestion enzymes interferes with test results.

Milk and milk products are good sources of protein and also contain many other valuable nutrients, including calcium, potassium and magnesium. Because milk is often fortified with vitamins A and D, it can be a good source of these nutrients as well. Drink low-fat and fat-free milk if you're on a calorie-limited diet.

Pineapple juice provides nutrients in the diet that are important for the body's biological processes, including digestion. The danger of too much of any food is that sometimes it can cause unpleasant reactions.

Having an upset stomach can be a mild, temporary distraction or a very painful experience, depending on the severity of the symptoms. While some teas, such as those containing caffeine, can cause or exacerbate the symptoms, many herbal teas can offer relief.

Adding protein to your fruit smoothie makes it into a muscle-building post-workout snack or a hunger-busting mini-meal. Blending fruit smoothies at home also allows you to control the ingredients, so you escape the added sugar and calories often found in juice-bar versions.

Beer's relatively low alcohol content among alcoholic beverages doesn't decrease its potentially negative impact on your bodily systems, especially if you consume it in excess.

Natural spring and mineral water contains numerous minerals that your body needs in small amounts for a wide variety of functions, including nerve conductance, muscle tone and bone growth and repair. Commercially bottled varieties sometimes add minerals for taste and health purposes.

Urinary tract infections and inflammation of the bladder wall can cause frequent urination, discomfort and pain and even incontinence in severe cases. Although it's not always clear why these conditions occur, in some cases food triggers take some of the blame.

Uric acid is a waste product that forms from the degradation of genetic material such as DNA and RNA. Uric acid is benign at normal levels. However, if excessive levels of uric acid build up and form needle-like crystals in the joints, it can cause a painful inflammatory arthritic condition known as gout.

Cucumber juice is a natural remedy used in many Middle Eastern and Asian countries to help calm and cool the skin. Cucumber juice is also effective for the treatment of acne. This juice is beneficial when ingested, due to the large amounts of nutrients found in the cucumber including vitamin A and potassium.