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When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour giftcard!

Coffee: The hot drink is the perfect accompaniment to a cold morning or a drowsy afternoon, but offering you a warm pick me up isn’t its only advantage. [...]

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It’s not shocking that a majority of you usually drink something caffeinated before exercising, but what about after your workouts? Molly Sims, pictured here, grabbed a cuppa joe after an arduous workout recently, while other celebs like Mila Kunis have been spotted with caffeinated beverages post-workout as well. [...]

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We’ve been trying to cut back on caffeine here at FitSugar, but many of you are into having that daily cup of joe. And you may have good reason. Study after study have found that there are many more benefits to drinking coffee than just its ability to prevent you from falling asleep at your desk. [...]

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Ever since my week of clean eating, I’ve tried to limit the amount of caffeine I ingest. So instead of my normal morning cup of coffee, I’ve been substituting with green tea or, if I can’t resist, a trip to the cafe for a decaf soy au lait.

Some days I go without, but I know that my regular cup of tea or decaf still has relatively small levels of caffeine in it. [...]

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I’ve been doing a pretty good job and controlling my coffee habit: I’ve switched from lattes to drip, do my best to make it at home or at the office, and I’ve cut down on the amount of cups I drink each week. In an added attempt to cut back on sugar, I’ve started adding spices to my coffee instead of the sweet stuff. [...]

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Warm weather is on its way, which means it’s time for cold coffee drinks! But beware: some of these suckers contain far more calories than that berry scone you’re resisting! Men’s Health has just released its latest “Eat This, Not That” list, naming the unhealthiest coffee drinks in America. [...]

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Back in April, we caught wind of Le Whif, a chocolate inhaler that is supposed to satisfy chocolate cravings without the calories. First, pick one of three flavors – pure chocolate, raspberry chocolate, or mint chocolate – puff on the lipstick-size inhaler, and a small deposit of chocolate sprinkles onto your tongue through the mouthpiece. [...]

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Depending on whom you talk to, coffee is either a beverage necessary to keep you…alive, or it is a tasty treat that just so happens to perk you up. Additionally, controversy over whether or not it’s healthy to drink the cup of Joe has stirred many minds.

Here are some things to bring up the next time someone nags on you for having too much coffee. Mind you, a double chocolate, caramel, frapp with a shot of vanilla and whip cream, is not what we’re speaking of.

For those of you who are determined to fulfill your 2010 resolutions, drink a cup of coffee before the grueling workout. This will help prevent the hurts-so-bad-can’t-get-out-of-bed soreness that arrives post workout.

Coffee is also a great tool for keeping you regular. Coffee is a stimulant that encourages muscle contractions in the digestive tract.

Some researchers have said that caffeine in coffee boosts memory and helps thought processing.

Antioxidants that come from coffee have been shown to decrease risks of heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, Parkinson’s and gallstones. In some cases, it even helps asthma and prevents cavities.

Just like your glass of wine keeps the doctor away, coffee can too. Don’t get too excited and get carried away with your coffee intake, your body and co-workers may not be so enthusiastic. A moderate 300 milligrams of caffeine a day is superb.