1.    Flavoured Water

It is recommended to drink around 8 glasses of water everyday to maintain hydration and proper body functioning throughout the day. However, drinking such a large volume may seem impractical especially since water is tasteless. Therefore, it would be worthwhile to add your favourite flavoured water with no added sugar to your shopping trolley. Many of these are also available with added minerals to maintain your electrolyte balance and prevent dehydration during intense physical activity (click here for a huge selection of flavoured water).

2.    Fruit Or Vegetable Juice

There is no better way to start the day than by sipping fruit or vegetable juice loaded with vitamins, fiber and anti-oxidants. Additionally, you will be adding to your recommended intake of 5 daily servings of fruit or vegetables. Each of the fruits or vegetables in the diet drink plays a specific role in the enhancement of health. For example, carrots can assist in the improvement of eye vision, spinach can lower blood sugar levels and oranges can reduce the risk of stroke. Drinking this type of diet drinks on a long term basis can also detoxify the body leading to clear and glowing skin. Always ensure that the juices have no added sugar and contain 100% fruit or vegetables.

3.    Meal Replacement Shakes

This is a great way to satisfy both your appetite and thirst without consuming those extra calories. Most meal replacement shakes have a balance of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, fiber and minerals so you will not need to consume solid foods throughout the day. This type of diet drink is revolutionizing the weight loss industry although it is not recommended for sole intake by pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, those with type 1 diabetes or with cardiovascular disease. Click here for a huge selection of meal replacement shakes.

4.    Fruit Smoothies

Fruit smoothies form an excellent diet drink to chill down during stressful moments or unwind after work. You can add your favourite fruits such as mango, banana or passionfruit into a scrumptious blend of skim milk, crushed ice, honey and nuts. A protein powder can also be added to make a protein smoothie. One glass of this is packed with vital nutrients that may include protein, vitamins, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids, which would leave your feeling nourished and refreshed. However, remember not to add any sugar or ice-cream otherwise it will dramatically add calories to the drink. Smoothies powders or mix are also available, but you need to wisely choose the one you need as many of them are just empty calories.

5.    Green Tea

This is a popular drink in Asian countries, with wide-spread admiration for its great healing properties. Green tea has high levels of the potent anti-oxidant, polyphenol, which has established links with protection against cancer, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease and its role in fat oxidation thus leading to weight loss. Excessive levels of caffeinated green tea should be avoided as it can cause nausea, anxiety and diarrhoea. Click here for a huge selection of green tea.