Water the Original Cool Drink
Water the Original Cool Drink
Remember water?
Cool, fresh water used to be a favourite drink for kids. But nowadays, there is so much choice in drinks and many are quite unhealthy. Water. The Original Cool Drink reminds us that plain water is a great drink choice for you and your family.
Why Water is the Best Drink?
Soft drinks, fruit drinks, cordial, flavoured mineral waters, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit juice all contain water. But they also contain sugar and sometimes caffeine that water doesn't have, so they are not good for you to have everyday. Drinking sugary drinks regularly instead of water may cause tooth decay and weight gain. So limit sweet drinks and drink 'Water. The Original Cool Drink'.
Nothing beats plain water. Cold from the fridge or straight from the tap, it's a natural refresher. So make it the first choice for you and your family.
Ten tips for getting kids to drink more water (and save you money)
- Provide water or milk with all meals and snacks
- Always have a jug of fresh tap water on the bench
- Teach kids to help themselves to water, but to ask for other drinks
- Add ice or straws to the water for crunch and fun
- Buy refillable water bottles for your kids to take to school
- Pack water for outings so you don’t need to buy drinks
- Reduce temptation by not having sugary drinks in the house, except for special occasions
- Lead by example – make water your drink of choice
- As a family, plan what you’ll do with all the money you save
- Keep trying – changes take time, but the health of your children is a great reward.
To support this theme, the Mid Murray Council have installed three drinking water fountains in Mannum, Truro and Morgan.
