Kick Your Soft Drink Habit With These Healthy Drinks
Posted on 29. Nov, 2009 by Lance Baker in Diet & Nutrition
I love the carbonation that a soda gives me. It feels crisp and refreshing going down my throat, and it quenches my thirst more effectively than anything else it seems.
I also really enjoy the fact that soda is sweet. It gives me my sugar fix for the day, and I look forward to drinking them. Unfortunately, I’ve come to accept the fact that it’s something I should cut down on.
Aside from the fact that it causes cavities, too much soda can also make you excessively tired. Many point to sodas as a leading cause of diabetes too. It was time for me to make a change, and that’s exactly what I’ve done.
Try out any of the following drinks that I’m about to discuss for a change. While you may not enjoy them as much as you like your soda, I think you’ll come to appreciate the benefits that you enjoy over time.
Have you ever had seltzer? If you have, try drinking it more regularly for a few weeks and the taste of it, or lack thereof, will grow on you. This is a perfectly healthy substitute for soda, and the carbonation definitely helps out.
My personal favorite is one of the various sparkling juices offered on the market today. With flavors like blackberry, tangerine, pomegranate, and more, Izze makes some of my favorite drinks. They’re all natural, and you’d never know it.
Lastly, green tea is very healthy and will give you some of the energy that you’re used to getting with soda. Loaded with antioxidants, you’ll be doing a great thing for your body by substituting soda with green tea.
Give each of these a shot for at least a week if you’re serious about changing your habits. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what a difference it makes
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