Each of us should drink 6-8 glasses of fluid each day. It’s better if this is mainly water, but tea and coffee also count
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- Pasteurised whole or semi-skimmed milk or water, should be the main drink of children aged 1 to 5 years. From age 5, pasteurised skimmed or 1% fat milk can be given as a main drink
- Swap sugary fizzy drinks for sparkling water with a slice of fruit added to it
- If you drink dairy free alternatives such as soy milk, picking a fortified and lower fat/sugar option is a healthier choice
- If you add sugar or syrup to hot drinks, think about cutting down how much you add, or how often
- Swap sugary alcoholic drinks (such as alcopops or flavoured ciders) and mixers, for lower-sugar alternatives
- Swap alcoholic drinks for low or alcohol free drinks
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