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You Don't Need Sodas: Try These Healthier Options

I think I"ve been addicted to sodas ever since I was a kid. It was my favorite thing to drink at the age of five, and it"s still my favorite drink over 30 years later. There"s some kind of fix that a soda satisfies that other drinks simply can"t. The sweetness of soda can"t be beaten in my mind. Some of my favorites, like cream soda, give me just the right amount, and a unique sense of satisfaction. As I get older, though, I fully acknowledge the fact that it"s a habit I"d be better off putting an end to. I can go on for hours about all of the reasons not to drink soda. Many experts believe that it"s one of the leading contributors to obesity, and I"m not surprised. Unfortunately, I"ve gone on a soda hiatus. Surprisingly, it hasn"t been as bad as I thought it would be. If you"re at a loss for what to drink in its place and can"t come to terms with the idea of drinking water all day, any one of these drinks might do the job for you. Go for a seltzer if you still need some bubbles in your life. Sure, it won"t be as sweet as soda, but they make flavored versions that you might enjoy some more. The best thing about seltzer is that it has no calories. Some people simply need a little more flavor in a drink. If that"s the case, try out any of the carbonated juices offered by Izze or Fizzy Lizzy. These are both great treats that have become wildly popular during the last few years. Yet another possibility is green tea. This will give you a more holistic experience, but there are some great health benefits that come with the drink. If you don"t like the thought of drinking something hot, make some iced green tea. All it takes is one substitute, and you"ll be well on your way. Try out each of these in the hopes that you enjoy one of them as much as I do.


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