Suggestions for soda substitute

jdgonzal9
jdgonzal9 Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
I'm a big soda fan but my recent physical has pointed out that I should probably lower my soda intake or remove it entirely from my diet. Does anyone have any substitutes you can recommend? I have a bit of a sweet tooth so I need something that tastes good.

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  • chimpy_chimp
    chimpy_chimp Posts: 106 Member
    Carbonated water! I love it.
  • laus_8882
    laus_8882 Posts: 217 Member
    Puree fruit (mangoes are really good for this; so looking forward to mango season!) and freeze in an ice cube tray. Then use a few cubes to chill sparkling or still water. Definitely not as sweet as soft drinks, but still pretty nice if you need sweetness.
  • arielian
    arielian Posts: 200
    seltzer water and 100% fruit juice
  • sunnybug90
    sunnybug90 Posts: 58
    Clear American naturally flavored sparkling water

    you can get it at WalMart, I'm a huge soda fan and this is a great substitute. My favorite flavors are black cherry and white grape.
  • mjpTennis
    mjpTennis Posts: 6,165 Member
    Crystal Light Lemonade and more water.
  • LLRider
    LLRider Posts: 65
    Sun tea w/ Stevia
  • PsycheSC
    PsycheSC Posts: 13 Member
    I've been moderately successful getting off sodas by drinking flavored carbonated water. I was not a fan of carbonated water in general, but the flavor definitely made it more tolerable. It is the kind with "fruit essence" and has no sweeteners (artificial or otherwise) but it has a slightly sweet taste to it. I still occasionally have a coke on a rough day (totally a stress eater/drinker!) but I've cut way back. I definitely don't feel a need for soda on most days and usually drink regular water now.

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