Coffee is loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants, which may be part of the reason coffee has been linked to lower rates of heart disease and diabetes. Enjoy it black or with a splash of milk for the healthiest sip (loading it up with sugar, syrup or whipped cream does not a health beverage make).

Blended coffee drinks take coffee to a whole other, way-less-healthy plane. A bombardment of sugary syrups, a large quantity of whole milk and whipped cream drives up the calories of this beverage — if you go for the largest size available, you’ll be downing at least 530 calories. To make this a treat you can indulge in with less guilt, order the 12-ounce size with skim milk and no whipped cream for 200 calories.

Green tea is a great choice anytime, but research shows it has an extra benefit in summertime: It helps absorb UV rays, minimizing sunburn risk. (It's no substitute for sunscreen and avoiding the strongest rays at midday, though.) Add fresh herbs for an extra-special drink.

Don't be fooled by the fancy sounding name (it's Italian — it can't be bad for me!). To keep sugar and calories in check, ask for just one pump of syrup, or, better yet, get a juice spritzer: seltzer with a little juice.