Are you one of those who are switching to diet soda just because they are lower in calories than the regular soda? Are you consuming it because you want to reduce the sugar and calorie intake? Therefore, seeing it as a better choice? It’s time to provide you with some good healthy alternatives to diet soda.
Diet soda is not having any nutritional benefits so what can be some better alternatives? There are plenty of alternatives to diet soda but if you replace your soda with high sugar processed drinks then it won’t do you any good and wouldn't have any nutritional value. Whereas, if you replace your diet soda with low sugar processed drinks, there are plenty of benefits that can help you to have control over your sweet tooth.
Let’s have a look at some of the healthy alternatives to diet soda:
Green Tea
Research has shown that green tea can be a very good part of our healthy diet and at the same time can help us combat health problems. You can either consume it hot or iced and totally depends on your mood and taste. It is calorie free and is available in a lot of different varieties to cater our taste buds.
Coconut Water
Unsweetened coconut water can be an excellent source of natural vitamins and minerals for your body. It can be used to hydrate yourself and also very much low on sugar. They also contain electrolytes which can be considered as good minerals in maintaining the fluids in your body which often get depleted over a period of time.
Lemon Lime Soda
It’s very hard to resist the tempting taste of the lemon lime soda. You can definitely include this in your diet and consume this occasionally. All you have to do is take water, add some lemon and lime, add little sugar or a sweetener and you are good to drink this yummy treat.
Green Smoothies
Ah, they are my personal favourite. Nothing can be better than kickstarting your day with a healthy smoothie. All you can do is pick up your favourite vegetables, add some fruits to get some sweet taste to your smoothie, add some black pepper and grind it out. This will help you to keep your calories and sugar intake in control.
Caffeine: Coffee!
Coffee can be a very healthy part of your diet if consumed in moderation and in control. If consumed without sugar (black coffee) or with low fat milk can definitely be one of the best options to consider when you are on a diet and looking for some healthy options. As per the research, consumption of caffeine is not only good for your health but also gives you a good mental awareness and physical performance. All this is applicable only when it is consumed in control as overdoing anything is harmful.
Fermented Tea - Kombucha
Kombucha, fermented tea, can be a very good source to calm down your cravings for carbonation while keeping your sugar and calorie intake in control. It has a lot of health benefits with production of probiotics (gut friendly bacteria) which can be helpful in maintaining a good gut health. It is advisable to consult with your doctor before you start the consumption of this fermented tea as the entire process of fermenting the tea involves production of some alcohol which wouldn’t suit if you are sensitive to the consumption of alcohol. Hence, it’s better to start sipping the tea after talking to your doctor. If you are all good to go with, then you can go ahead and start drinking.
Hope this list would definitely help you to sort your substitutes to diet soda. Try making these and make it a part of your diet to keep the fitness game strong. So what are you waiting for? Try these healthy alternatives and satisfy your sweet tooth now!
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