Flavored sparkling water can be a good way to incorporate additional water into your diet, and it also can be a healthier alternative to soda, which is often very high in sugar and caffeine.

Crystal Light is a low-calorie flavored drink. It is available in four different lines – Classic, Tea, Caffeinated and Pure – and in two forms, powdered and liquid drink mix. Crystal Light offers a large variety of flavors including: Concord Grape, Strawberry Kiwi and Raspberry Lemonade.

There’s a reason nutrition experts recommend drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day while limiting soda -- or better yet, avoiding it altogether. Water is calorie-free and hydrating and the benefits are priceless.

Beetroots are related to spinach and chard, and have been cultivated and used for their medicinal properties since Roman times. The beet, or root, of the plant is an excellent source of folate and contains a significant amount of fiber, manganese and potassium.

Many people suffer from bloating, which is a condition causing the abdomen to feel full and tight and your stomach to puff out. Coffee can overexcite the digestive tract and may stimulate spasms in the bowel that cause bloating, says Dr. Roger Gebhard, M.D.

Juicing raw vegetables and fruits can be a valuable addition to an already healthy diet. As with all foods, however, natural juices aren’t miracle cures for any medical condition, and the American Cancer Society reports there’s no scientific evidence that natural juices are any healthier for you than whole foods.

The combination of veggies you use for your fresh juice determines the overall calorie count of your drink. Vegetables are naturally low in calories, but an 8-ounce juice serving requires significant volume.

Mocha coffee is a delicious alternative to regular coffee, but many flavored coffees are packed with sugar and calories, especially with a whipped cream topping.

Having dandelions in your yard can be annoying, but some cultures have used these common weeds -- whose scientific name is Taraxacum officinale -- to treat everything from liver ailments to heartburn to lactation problems.

Wine consumption in the United States has nearly doubled over the past 20 years, going from about 464 million gallons in 1995 to an estimated 895 gallons in 2014, according to the Wine Institute. If you enjoy wine, it can be fascinating to discover new varietals and contemplate potential health benefits.

Water is the only beverage that’s more widely consumed than tea, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.

On the Atkins diet, you take in a limited amount of carbohydrates a day so you have to count them scrupulously to make sure you don’t exceed your daily quota. Although you’re allowed to drink some alcohol on both variations of this low-carb plan, doing so may hinder your weight-loss efforts.