Part 3: Make a Plan

Coffee and Tea

Coffee and tea drinks made with added ingredients can be a major source of sugar and saturated fat in your diet. The calories can also add up, pushing you over what your body needs for the day and not leaving enough room for nutrient-dense foods. Without anything added, coffee and tea drinks have fewer than 5 calories.

Example chart of what to choose and not choose.

If your favorite coffee or tea drink has more add-ins from the column on the right, save this drink for a special treat. Or, start to gradually cut back on how much of these you add to your drink. You can get used to new tastes. You may even like the new version better!

 

Different teas can have a lot of natural flavor and sweetness. Experiment with lemon, chai, chamomile, fruit, and herbal teas.

Grocery Shopping with Kids

Use Food Labels

A Changing Food Label

Ingredients List: What's in This?

Look Past Advertising

Sodium in Packaged Foods

Limit Artificial Sweeteners

Sweet Sips, a Healthier Way!

Master Food Prep

Keep Food Safe

Improve a Packaged Meal

A Case for More Time in the Kitchen

Eating at a Restaurant

Fast-Food Restaurants

Pack Travel Snacks

Air Travel

Avoid Drowsy Driving

Coffee and Tea

Sporting Events and Concerts

Drink Water

Limit Alcohol

Quit Smoking

Get Enough Sleep

Review and Prepare

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