Top 8 healthy drinks

Green tea slows down fat absorbtion and helps control weight. If you don't like the taste try green tea extract tablets, priced £16.99 for 200 at www.hollandandbarrett.com
Green tea helps reduce risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer and cavities. Green tea contains a rich concentration of flavonoids and polyphenols, natural antioxidants that may protect cells from carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) and inhibit tumor growth by helping to neutralize free radicals in the body. It's thought the tea's antioxidants may also guard against heart disease by relaxing blood vessels, inhibiting the formation of blood clots that trigger heart attacks and strokes. Green tea also contains fluoride, which strengthens teeth; the flavonoids may build up bones as well, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and also tooth decay. So give it a go.

Mint tea is excellent for easing cramps and helps digestion keep right, by promoting the movement of food through the digestive tract Mint is an antispasmodic, so it can relax muscles, which combats stiffness and aches.

One Percent Reduced-Fat Milk Curbs cravings and helps protect against osteoporosis. Because it has the components of a healthy meal carbohydrates, protein, and a little fat you absorb it slowly and stay full longer
It also stabilizes blood sugar, so you're less likely to reach for the snacks or cravings. Milk is the ideal source of calcium, because it contains vitamin D, which is needed for maximum calcium absorption. It may also help your body stop storing fat. In a recent study, women who consumed three to four servings of low-fat dairy foods (milk being one) lost nearly twice as much weight as those who took in lower amounts. "The calcium causes your body's cells to burn the fat instead of holding on to it," . "This makes it easier to reach and maintain your goal weight.

Soy milk contains soluble fiber and soy protein, which lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and triglycerides, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Soy contains phytoestrogens, which may be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.

Hot chocolate Improves mood and may help protect against heart disease .Chocolate increases the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which is responsible for regulating mood. (Low levels of serotonin have been associated with depression).
 Cocoa is also rich in polyphenols, plant-derived antioxidants that may protect cells against oxidative damage that can lower HDL (good) cholesterol levels, possibly putting you at higher risk for a heart attack.

Low-Sodium Tomato Juice  may protect against numerous cancers. Processed tomato products are the richest source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been associated with a reduced risk of lung and stomach cancer, as well as pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, oral, breast, and cervical cancers. Lycopene also appears to protect the lungs and heart against oxidative damage, helping to ward off cardiovascular disease.

Cranberry Juice helps prevent gum disease. The same antibacterial properties present in cranberry juice that fight off urinary tract infections may also protect against periodontal disease. A component of the juice called nondialysable material (NDM) inhibits bacteria from sticking to the gums. Many nutritionists are wary of fruit juices because of their sugar content, so limit your intake to no more than one glass (6 to 8 ounces) daily. Make sure the label says 100 percent juice, not 'juice drink' or 'cocktail. 

Orange Juice may ward off cataracts, cancers, and birth defects and boost immunity. An excellent source of vitamin C, orange juice is also a potent antioxidant that may protect against a variety of diseases including cataracts (a clouding of the eye's lens that can lead to blindness) and lung cancer. Vitamin C may prevent oxidative damage that can cause cells to become cancerous, and it improves immune-cell functioning, enabling your body to fight off infections more efficiently. And it's a good source of folate, which protects against neural-tube defects in fetuses. To get the extra benefit of bone protection, try some calcium-fortified orange juice.