The best and worst drinks for your Heart: What to sip and what to skip

Written by: Sneha Jajoo Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 30 September 2025

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Water Is The Best Way To Hydrate

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Sparkling Water as an Alternative

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Go For Just Plain Milk

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Tea or Kombucha

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Coffee in Moderation

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Limit Fruit Juice

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Say No and Avoid

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Takeaway

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