The trap of these "empty calorie" drinks is that they do not quench your thirst, instead, they leave you craving another drink, and another... and another. The consumption of these "empty calorie" drinks is a leading cause of weight gain. These drinks are loaded with carbohydrates and sugars. Two servings of these "empty calorie" drinks average at approximately 300 calories, the same amount of calories you'd get from about 1.5 cups of brown rice, with little to no nutritional value.
