Martha, You just nibbled on my line. Several years ago I heard a session on nutrition & Bfg at a LLL conference, and drinks were discussed. By the time we analyzed all the popular beverages, I was a water convert. Anything other than water is a treat for me, not a must. And yes-- when I go out to eat, I'd much rather eat my calories; that means passing up the coke and having dessert instead! -Lisa, not sure that Martha will approve of that application ;-) PS- I harp on this at every early pregnancy nutrition lecture I teach, and again in bfg nutrition. They aren't terribly thrilled when they walk out, but they've been educated...... ************************************************* Lisa Marasco, BA, LLLL, IBCLC [log in to unmask] / [log in to unmask] *************************************************