Nor is it unwise to avoid drinking these things altogether, but it is not required. However, it is important to note that weight gain or weight loss problems can also also be linked to what you drink as well as what you eat. You'll probably never achieve a healthy weight if you drink a glass of wine every day, or if you finish off a family-sized bottle of soda. If you do have to have a drink with food, then often a glass of water will be the best option. There are reasons for this other than just the weight issue. A glass of water will also keep you from getting thirsty and will help you enjoy the meal more, but without interfering with the taste. And if you are thirsty, a glass of water is your best option to drink – it replenishes the body’s hydration levels and allows you to enjoy the occasional glass of wine or soda more (of course only on those rare occasions that you do spoil yourself a little, perhaps once a week or less). When you're already hydrated with water, then you get to really savor the taste of your drink, and since you're not as thirsty, then you also don't crave to drink as much as you otherwise would.