By now, you're probably aware that water is your best bet for staying hydrated, and you should know that there's no advantage in substituting diet soda for the fully loaded version. According to research from the American Journal of Public Health, sipping on diet soda is even associated with consuming more calories at mealtimes versus drinking regular soda.
Fortunately for you, the beverage industry is competitive, and various alternative drinks have hit the shelves to vie for diet soda's place. While you may be content to trade in flavored seltzer as your fizzy beverage of choice, there are some exciting new releases you might enjoy. A notable contender is Olipop. One can of Olipop contains 45 calories and only two to five grams of sugar, sweetened by stevia and natural fruit juices. "I think they taste more soda-like. [It] definitely isn't a whisper of flavor like La Croix. It has a pretty strong artificial sweetener taste, though," says Redditor thedinosaurgoesrowr.
You can create your own flavored drinks if you're not missing the tang of sugar substitutes. Try combining sparkling water with cut fruit and herbs for a subtle twist on flavored water. Some flavor profiles that work well together are strawberries and basil, lime and mint, and pineapple and sage. You may be battling caffeine withdrawal if you're still struggling to wean yourself from soda. In this case, work on improving your sleep habits, and don't feel bad about the occasional dose of caffeine in the form of milder drinks like tea or kombucha as you taper off from diet soda.
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Here's The Best Way To Wean Yourself Off The Diet Soda Habit - Glam
