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10 Drinks That Will Kick Your Soda Habit For Good
Get the fizz and flavor you crave without chemicals and sugar.
My diet soda addiction started in college. It was my fuel to get through exams and tough swim seasons. I used to fill up my Nalgene water bottle up with Diet Coke to get through the day–thinking about that now makes me literally shudder.
After college I decided it was time to clean up my diet (sorry pizza, I can't have you every night) and cut back on the soda. I found the less I drank Diet Coke, the less I craved it. (Unfortunately I can't say the same thing for pizza!) Eventually I found myself kicking my soda habit to the curb and swapping in healthier alternatives that still gave me that soda feeling—but weren't loaded with chemicals, calories and added sugar. It’s a lifestyle change for sure, but if you too are looking to kick the habit, here are some of my favorite sips.
1. La Croix
You've heard the rumors and yes it's all that it's cracked up to be. This stuff has zero calories, zero sweetener and zero sodium, but 100% effervescence. It's so refreshing you will have a hard time not saying "Ahhhh" after each sip.
BUY FROM: Amazon, $21.05 (Pack of 24)
2. Bai Sparkling
With only five calories and one gram of sugar per can, Bai is bubble perfection. Plus, it's packed with antioxidants and super fruits so it's tasty and good for your body. The Jamacia Blood Orange is a must-try flavor.
BUY FROM: Amazon, $20.89 (Pack of 12)
3. Kombucha Wonder Drink
Ever heard of kombucha? Me either, until a few years ago when a friend suggested I try it to aid in digestion, and now I am hooked! Like the name, this fermented tea is wonder in a can.
BUY FROM: Amazon, $35.86 (Pack of 24)
4. Pellegrino
You've probably experienced the luxury of this carbonated mineral water before. But have you ever poured it in a wine glass? Try it and you’ll immediate feel fancy.
BUY FROM: Amazon, $16.07 (Pack of 12)
5. Smartwater Sparkling
Smartwater just got a bubbly upgrade. In addition fizz, this vapor-distilled water features electrolytes for ultimate hydration.
BUY FROM: Amazon, $6.85 (Pack of 6)
6. Kevita Organic Sparkling Probiotic Drink
This stuff is a win-win because it tastes like a mocktail in a bottle and is also seriously good for your gut. With 4 strains of live probiotics, sipping on Kevita is like cheers-ing to your health.
7. Found Infused Sparkling Water
Naturally sparkling from rich minerals and flavored with natural aromas, extracts and a little beet sugar and you've got yourself a simple yet indulgent drink. The sleek bottle is also totally Instagram-worthy!
BUY FROM: Amazon, $46 (Pack of 12)
8. SAP Maple Seltzer
Sparkling sap. Sounds weird, tastes amazing. Comprised of 100-percent pure maple sap has naturally occurring electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and nutrients that refresh and hydrate the body so it's great post-workout or mixed into smoothies.
BUY FROM: Amazon, $10 (Pack of 4)
9. Izze Sparkling Juice
This fun drink is 70-percent pure fruit juice with a splash of sparkling water. With no added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, it's the perfect blend of fruit and bubbles. Kids will go crazy for this soda-alternative, too!
BUY FROM: Amazon, $14.99 (Pack of 24)
10. Spindrift Seltzer Water
With only zero to 15 calories per can and no artificial ingredients, you can enjoy this subtly sweet drink with zero guilt because it's just real fruit squeezed into sparkling water. We can't wait to sip this all summer long…maybe adding a splash of vino or vodka, too.
