Diet Drinks

Preparation, uses, and tips

Serve natural diet drinks with an apple or banana for added fibre and nutrition.

Buying and storing tips

Look for diet drinks in the drink or supplement section of health food stores, or in the specialty foods section of most supermarkets. Store diet drinks, unopened, in a cool, dark location for up to six months. Store opened diet drinks in the refrigerator for no more than a day.

Varieties

Diet drinks are available in cans and bottles in a variety of flavours, with strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla being the most common. Natural diet drinks with natural sweeteners, colours, and flavours are available.

Nutrition Highlights

Diet powder, 1 scoop (drink mix)
Calories: 90
Protein: 3.0g
Carbohydrate: 23.8g
Total Fat: 0.8g
Fiber: 6.0g

Vitamin and mineral content varies among different drinks.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or chemist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires August 2007.