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How kilojoule conscious is your favourite fluid?

You know you’re meant to drink 2-3 litres of water a day, but if you’re drinking other liquids, do you factor them into your kilojoule count?

There’s no denying that fluid replacement is a vital part of keeping your body functioning. And most of us know that somewhere between 2-3 litres of water a day is what works best. But the fact of the matter is that we drink many different types of fluids and these have a huge range in kilojoule counts.

It’s common to experience kilojoule amnesia when thirst calls and forget to factor in that glass of juice or bubbly into your weight loss eating plan. Even the difference between black coffee and coffee with full cream milk can add up to big kilojoule savings or additions (depending on your preference) at the end of the week.

So before you take your next sip, think about what may be passing from your lips to your hips, and check out these approximate kilojoule counts of some of your favourite fluids.

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