Healthier alternatives to soda?

[NothingIsImpossible]

When it comes to diet or regular neither are good, its more of picking your own poison so to speak. This list shows the good, bad and ugly of each.
Regular vs. Diet Soda: Is One Worse For You Than The Other?

 

[Open Heart]

Any ideas for this Mtn Dew addict?

Ice Tea

 

[Bluerose31]

yes but they can be hard on your teeth as I understand it. Also, much more expensive than soda. I buy the 2 litre Mtn Dews on sale from 77cents to a buck.

I like tea and can drink the unsweetened kind but, that has caffiene which is supposed to be bad for you and for b pressure.

Tea without caffiene is a great opinion. You can use honey instead of sugar.

 

[Applekrate]

Was at the market today shopping and ended up buying a gallon of OJ. Will use it to mix in my Mtn Dew, say 10-50%. That way I am drinking less Mtn Dew and more oj and they taste great together. I did this a few years back hen forgot about it.

 

[Applekrate]

Hmm. Would something like flavored Sparkling Water work for you?

was shopping around at Walmart yesterday and saw all the sparkling water. This must be what you are mentioning? Anyway, I did buy a few different flavors and am trying them...

 

[Jamminontha1]

I am Blessed with good health, not over weight, never smoked or abused alky, etc.
For some time now, have been watching my fat and sodium intakes, etc.

With that said, it looks like my main vice is soda and Mountain Dew varieties in particular. I know that is not the worst thing but, do wish to look into other things to drink that I will enjoy. Just love the flavors of mtn Dew. Switched to the diet versions, for the most part, after I learned that they do not promote tooth decay like regular sodas.
People say to drink water. that is easy to say and I do but, really would like to find something else to drink and enjoy that is better for me than Mtn Dew.
Any ideas for this Mtn Dew addict?
BTW- the 3rd ingredient in Mtn Dew is orange juice. not sure how many know that.

I used to drink club soda with limes and lemons and a dash of sugar. Taste like a healthier 7-up or sprite.

 

[Applekrate]

I tried this and have started drinking it. For ingredients is says- carbonated water and natural flavoring.

For those in the know, what do you think of this as a healthy option to my diet mtn dew addiction?
It's even cheaper than the soda, comes in 2 litre bottles, etc. meet my criteria as long as it is much better for me than diet dew

 

[Open Heart]

I tried this and have started drinking it. For ingredients is says- carbonated water and natural flavoring.

For those in the know, what do you think of this as a healthy option to my diet mtn dew addiction?
It's even cheaper than the soda, comes in 2 litre bottles, etc. meet my criteria as long as it is much better for me than diet dew

Does the "natural flavoring contain artificial sweeteners, sugars, sugar alcohols, fructose, or high fructose corn syup, or corn syrup? If so, it's the same thing as your mountain dew.

 

[Applekrate]

Does the "natural flavoring contain artificial sweeteners, sugars, sugar alcohols, fructose, or high fructose corn syup, or corn syrup? If so, it's the same thing as your mountain dew.

it says - fat 0, sodium 0, carbs 0, sugars 0, etc.

 

[Open Heart]

it says - fat 0, sodium 0, carbs 0, sugars 0, etc.

Yes, I see. It also says it contains Natural Flavors, which is extremely vague. If it is sweet, my guess is that "Natural Flavors" includes sugar alcohols or something "natural" like Stevia, and artificial sweetener, which is also bad for you. But you'll have to make up your own mind. For one thing, only you know how sweet it is.

 

[simplySummer]

I love Zevia. It is made using Stevia that is an all natural sweetener but no calories. Rootbeer is my favorite. You can find it at Wholefoods, Sprouts and Nugget. They have grape, orange, Dr. Zevia, Cola and some others. I'm a big time (green) tea drinker but some times it's nice to have something with carbonation.