Heart Disease 8. A beverage is any liquid intended for drinking. Coffee is a beverage made from roasted, ground beans of the coffee tree. Grain and nut milks are beverages made by expressing liquid from the grain or nut and used as milk substitutes. Juice is a beverage made by pressing and filtering the flesh of fruit or vegetables .
Milk is a liquid secreted by female mammals, for suckling their young.
Soft drinks are carbonated beverages containing sweeteners, acids, and flavoring. Soy or protein drinks are meal replacers for people seeking to increase their protein intake or obtain some of the health benefits of soy. Sports drinks are beverages to consume during strenuous exercise for maintenance of electrolyte balance and hydration. Tea is a drink made by steeping dried plant parts in hot water. Water is the substance that rains from the sky, runs through rivers, lakes, and oceans, and is an essential nutrient for all living beings.