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Default Apr 26, 2019 at 11:49 PM
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I seem to be at a point where I can't go a day without drinking something loaded with sugar. Especially have cravings for any type of cola. I've tried alternatives but I don't like the taste of artificial sweeteners. What would be a healthier substitute? Any suggestions are much appreciated.

PS. I also drink tons of water during the day so really need a non water substitute.
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I seem to be at a point where I can't go a day without drinking something loaded with sugar. Especially have cravings for any type of cola. I've tried alternatives but I don't like the taste of artificial sweeteners. What would be a healthier substitute? Any suggestions are much appreciated.
I have used diet soda with regular soda. So perhaps use diet root beer with regular root beer?

Slowly add more diet until you are ok with just the diet.
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Default Apr 27, 2019 at 09:08 AM
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I don't think diet soda is any healthier than regular soda. I drink unsweetened tea. I add a little lemon or lime juice to it. It has caffeine without the sugar. You can also drink hot tea or coffee. Even if you add a bit of sugar, it's still healthier than soda.
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Default Apr 27, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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I have used diet soda with regular soda. So perhaps use diet root beer with regular root beer?

Slowly add more diet until you are ok with just the diet.
Thanks! That's a good tip. Makes me think I could also try mixing sparkling water with juice until I'm used to the more diluted taste of flavoured water.
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I don't think diet soda is any healthier than regular soda. I drink unsweetened tea. I add a little lemon or lime juice to it. It has caffeine without the sugar. You can also drink hot tea or coffee. Even if you add a bit of sugar, it's still healthier than soda.
I would ideally like to get away from drinking soda on a regular basis but sometimes I just need those bubbles. I've never tried making my own iced tea. The kind in the store is always loaded with sugar. Thanks!
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I would ideally like to get away from drinking soda on a regular basis but sometimes I just need those bubbles. I've never tried making my own iced tea. The kind in the store is always loaded with sugar. Thanks!
I have the bubble issue as well. If I just drink water or non carbonated beverages I get heartburn. I need at least one carbonated drink per day. I don't know why.
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Default Apr 27, 2019 at 03:46 PM
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I think the "zero" versions of Coke and Pepsi taste more like the real thing. I also have to have my sodas--healthy or not!
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Default Apr 28, 2019 at 02:12 AM
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I love seltzer but I do not keep sugary drinks like soda or juice in the house so I do not have access to them.

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I have this issue too. And they keep coming out with all these new flavors of Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and Mountain Dew. It drives me crazy. I’m surprised I don’t have any teeth issues with how much soda I drink.

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I think the "zero" versions of Coke and Pepsi taste more like the real thing. I also have to have my sodas--healthy or not!
I haven't tried Coke Zero. What is the difference between Zero and Diet? It's still made with artificial sweeteners right?
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I love seltzer but I do not keep sugary drinks like soda or juice in the house so I do not have access to them.
I wish I'd just stop buying them! I'm good at resisting others sugary things like candy or chocolate because I just replace them with healthy sugars like fruit.
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I have this issue too. And they keep coming out with all these new flavors of Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and Mountain Dew. It drives me crazy. I’m surprised I don’t have any teeth issues with how much soda I drink.
I know and the marketing is everywhere! I worry a lot about my teeth too. Especially now because when I get really depressed I don't take good care of my teeth like I used to.
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