Quenching your thirst with sweet drinks may stimulate your appetite.

Too much fructose in the diet could stimulate a person's appetite and encourage them to overeat, according to a recent study. Fructose is a form of sugar found in corn syrup, and corn syrup is commonly used to sweeten beverages such as soda, bottled iced tea, and fruit cocktails. Choose unsweetened beverages to wet your whistle.

Look for the words "high fructose corn syrup," "fructose corn syrup," or "corn syrup." If any of these terms is listed high in the ingredients list of beverages, consider other options. Unsweetened bottled iced tea or diet drinks may be a better choice. You'll consume fewer calories and also may avoid the appetite stimulation that research suggests could result from too much fructose in the diet. In addition to sweet sodas and sugared drinks, fruit also contains fructose in its natural state. However, fruit consumption has not been linked to an increase in appetite. In fact, fruits that are high in fiber, such as apples and pears, may help to control your appetite when eaten before a meal.