Should You Sip Your Vitamins Through a Straw?

Courtesy of The Wall Street Journal

As nutrient-fortified sodas, juice, teas and flavored water proliferate on store shelves, questions remain about whether these beverages really provide health benefits. The explosion of nutrient-laced drinks reflects consumers' desire for more healthful choices than soda. But some nutritionists say these enhanced drinks may lead consumers to pack in more calories than they need. Many health experts say there is little evidence to suggest that fortified beverages make a significant difference in health.

Bonnie - there are two useful purposes for these types of drinks:

1) Elite athletes who need the nutrients and carbs
2) Non-diabetic elderly people who cannot swallow pills well and who need extra calories