WLC Patient Guide - 15 15
WLC Patient Guide - 15 15
WLC Patient Guide - 15 15
Adequate fluid intake is important for maintaining normal body function. Being properly
hydrated helps relieve fatigue, flushes out toxins and waste, prevents constipation, promotes
healthy skin, and aids in weight loss.
Your goal is a minimum of 8 cups (64 ounces) of low-sugar fluids every day.
This includes:
l Water
l Water infused with fresh fruit
l Coffee, tea
l Fat free or 1% milk (Lactaid milk if lactose intolerant)
l Unsweetened soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, cashew milk, coconut milk
l Sugar-free flavored drinks
l Zero-calorie sport drinks
l Seltzer water
Avoid beverages that contain sugar (even unsweetened fruit juice). Read the Nutrition Facts
label for sugar content!