By CPS (Sacred Heart and St. Cecilia) Healthy Courier reporters | The beverages you choose to drink are just as important as the food you eat. Experts from myplate.gov tell us we can make simple choices when it comes to the beverages.  Â
When given the choice, milk and water are your healthiest options. Fruit juice is also a healthy option if you drink juice that doesn’t contain a lot of sugar.
Third-grade reporters at Sacred Heart and St. Cecilia created a list of popular beverage choices and listed suggestions for healthier selections.
| Popular Beverage | Choices Healthier Beverage Choices |
| Pepsi | water |
| Fruit punch | water with freshly squeezed lemon |
| Root beer | milk |
| Hi-C punch | water with watermelon |
| Sprite | Vita-water |
| Fanta soda | coconut water |
| Monster energy drink | water with cut up cucumbers |
Try these healthier options the next time you’re thirsty. Â
Illustration by Menyi, 3rd grade, Sacred Heart, 2025-26.
