Indulging in afountain drinkor even treating yourself to a milkshake once in a while is no big deal.

A few cocktails with co-workers at the bi-weekly happy hour shouldn’t do any major harm.

And who doesn’t love an occasional fruit smoothie in the morning?

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Your diet isn’t just about the foods you eat.

Drinksand not just the alcoholic kindcan play an important part in youroverall healthas well.

Luckily, there’s no need to panic.

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When you drink an excessive amount of alcohol, just about every part of your body is impacted.

The main component of alcohol that triggers the body’s functionality is called ethanol.

In moderation, there is nothing wrong with responsibly enjoying your favorite cocktails and beers.

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She recommends you verify to “read labels and manage excess calories.”

The American Heart Associationrecommends that only 5-6% of your daily calorie intake should come from saturated fat.

Coffee cannot replace water, but a balance between the two will keep your liver happy and well-functioning.

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One drinking habit that isn’t doing you any favors?

Packing your smoothies or pressed juices with too much sugar.

Studieshave shown that eating more whole fruits and vegetables can help lower stress levels and improve mental health.

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But if you start overdoing it on the protein front, your athletic performance could decline.

Athletes need strong kidneys and even stronger bones to train and perform.

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