Any dieter knows how hard it is to kick an addictive soda habit. The sugary carbonation is tough to compete with—and diet soda isn’t exactly a healthy alternative.
Made with artificial sweeteners and harsh chemicals, the gas and bloating you feel after drinking a can of Diet Coke is no better than just guzzling a glass of the real stuff.
Instead of curbing your sugar cravings with diet soda, try swapping it out for something healthier and tastier.
Here are 7 delicious (and healthy) alternatives to diet soft drinks:
- Sparkling Strawberry Basil Limeade: If you’re looking for something refreshing, then look no further than this delicious mixture of strawberries and lime from the blog Half Baked Harvest. Packed with filling fiber from the fresh strawberries, this cocktail is much healthier (and tastier) than a can of soda—plus the hint basil gives this treat just the kick it needs to balance out the tart flavor!
- Mint and Celery Soda: Why have a soft drink when you could sip on an energy-boosting summer soda instead? A perfect blend of lemon, celery, cane sugar, and soda water, this homemade soda from The Bojon Gourmet is a must-try drink for summer.
- Simple Grapefruit Soda: It’s time to toss all those sugary sodas made with high-fructose corn syrup! This bubbly grapefruit soda from the blog Back to Her Roots has everything you need to replace that fake sugar taste with something more natural. With just a few drops of pink grapefruit, seltzer, and ice, this is the refreshing drink you need to kick your diet soda habit to the curb.
- Pomegranate and Ginger Spritzer: Just a tiny bit of ginger in this delicious pomegranate soda can help support digestion and banish bloating—the exact opposite effect of diet soft drinks. Check out the recipe for this heavenly cocktail over at the blog Drizzle and Dip!
- Orange and Mint Spritzer: This refreshing fizzy drink from the blog ShopCookMake is everything you need to sip on this spring. The mixture of orange and mint added to carbonated water makes this tangy treat taste just like your favorite soda—minus the calories!
- Black Cherry Fizz: Cherries can always make any drink taste sweeter and more delicious instantly. From the blog The First Mess, this healthy soda is a great way to stay hydrated all summer, without sacrificing your bikini body.
- Refreshing Lavender Soda: If you’re looking for something easy and unique to guzzle down, try this incredible fizzy soda from Hello Nature. With just a couple of tablespoons of Lavender Simple Syrup, half a lemon, and some sparking water, this is an excellent drink to make on the go!
Which of these drinks is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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