alternative to soda besides water

I drink a ton of topo chico, I like the mouthfeel of carbonation but can't stand the taste of most soda

galgenstrick wrote: »

SezxyStef wrote: »

diet soda, club soda with water flavouring, water with flavouring...

Water flavoring? is that an additive?

Yes it is...nesfruta or mio or cyrstal lite...all liquids I squirt into my water or clubsoda and vodka for low calorie drinks...

If I really need a pop fix, I always drink diet pop. I try not to drink it too much because I feel I've gotten too dependent on it, and diet pop tends to have a lot of sodium, but if I really need specifically pop, the occasional diet pop is better than regular, at least if we're talking calories. In fact, this is probably a good way to go. The thing is, when we cut things entirely out of our diet, especially things we have on a regular basis, it can be very difficult to stay off them and we're more likely to cave. On the other hand, if you allow yourself a bit of diet pop every so often, or even a little regular pop (maybe on your cheat day, if you have one) then you'll be less likely to fall off the wagon when it comes to pop.

As for daily alternatives, however, I, personally, drink a lot of tea. Green teas with nothing in them are less acidic and milder than black teas, so that's what I personally tend toward. You might also be able to add a little honey and lemon, if you really need a sweet drink fix. (It's also great for a sore throat!)

I don't know what country you live in, but if you live in the US (or Canada, maybe?) there are these flavor shots that I, personally, like. They're called MiO. They come in many different flavors and they even have ones for energy and fitness purposes. And if you really feel like you want pop without actually drinking it, you can add one of these flavors to some carbonated water.

Or you could simply add a little bit of natural flavor to your water. Whenever I want water but feel that it's too plain, I always add a bit of lemon juice. I feel like it's a lot better than plain water. My mom likes to infuse her water with fruit. There are recipes for combinations for this which are easy to find. Basically, though, you can just dump a bunch of fruit into your water, and it should absorb some of the flavor. This is probably a bit of a higher-calorie alternative to some of the things I suggested above, but still not nearly as high-calorie or sugary as pop.

Hope this helps!

SezxyStef wrote: »

galgenstrick wrote: »

SezxyStef wrote: »

diet soda, club soda with water flavouring, water with flavouring...

Water flavoring? is that an additive?

Yes it is...nesfruta or mio or cyrstal lite...all liquids I squirt into my water or clubsoda and vodka for low calorie drinks...

I have never thought of squirting this into vodka! I'm going to have to try this.

What the heck is wrong with plain unaltered WATER? I really don't get why all the great natural things available to us must be amended with flavorings. Drink plain cold water. On its own. I know people here think liquid is liquid and it doesn't matter, but I'll take the word of all the doctors who say plain unadulterated water is the very best thing for cleansing our systems.

davonbahr wrote: »

MinatoandClover wrote: »

If I really need a pop fix, I always drink diet pop. I try not to drink it too much because I feel I've gotten too dependent on it, and diet pop tends to have a lot of sodium, but if I really need specifically pop, the occasional diet pop is better than regular, at least if we're talking calories. In fact, this is probably a good way to go. The thing is, when we cut things entirely out of our diet, especially things we have on a regular basis, it can be very difficult to stay off them and we're more likely to cave. On the other hand, if you allow yourself a bit of diet pop every so often, or even a little regular pop (maybe on your cheat day, if you have one) then you'll be less likely to fall off the wagon when it comes to pop.

As for daily alternatives, however, I, personally, drink a lot of tea. Green teas with nothing in them are less acidic and milder than black teas, so that's what I personally tend toward. You might also be able to add a little honey and lemon, if you really need a sweet drink fix. (It's also great for a sore throat!)

I don't know what country you live in, but if you live in the US (or Canada, maybe?) there are these flavor shots that I, personally, like. They're called MiO. They come in many different flavors and they even have ones for energy and fitness purposes. And if you really feel like you want pop without actually drinking it, you can add one of these flavors to some carbonated water.

Or you could simply add a little bit of natural flavor to your water. Whenever I want water but feel that it's too plain, I always add a bit of lemon juice. I feel like it's a lot better than plain water. My mom likes to infuse her water with fruit. There are recipes for combinations for this which are easy to find. Basically, though, you can just dump a bunch of fruit into your water, and it should absorb some of the flavor. This is probably a bit of a higher-calorie alternative to some of the things I suggested above, but still not nearly as high-calorie or sugary as pop.

Hope this helps!

I have heard bad things about MIO

Such as?

tinascar2015 wrote: »

What the heck is wrong with plain unaltered WATER? I really don't get why all the great natural things available to us must be amended with flavorings. Drink plain cold water. On its own. I know people here think liquid is liquid and it doesn't matter, but I'll take the word of all the doctors who say plain unadulterated water is the very best thing for cleansing our systems.

It's boring...I find it easier to brink my water with some flavour....so what....how is that different than squeezing lemon or lime juice in it...or adding ice? or berries or other fruit?????

Those drink additives are great to toss in your gym bag

I don't like artificial sweeteners over the weird taste. I don't drink sugary sodas over empty calories. Just a personal choice

Do you think aspartame is safe? Or is it toxic?

See what the American Cancer Society has to say. Facts and internet hype don't always match up.

http://m.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/aspartame

Put orange peels, coriander, cinnamon sticks, star anise, marshmallow root, ginger root, juniper berries, and whatever else in a jar. Fill the jar with 190 Everclear, let sit in cupboard for a month. Strain into another bottle, put a few dashes in ice cold water or cocktail. It's not sweet, that’s why the call it bitters.