what’s a healthy/healthier alternative to pop/soda? i know that the best thing to drink is water, but i want something that tastes good and is similar (EDIT: as in, comparable to pop) to replace drinking soda all the time
get a good loose leaf tea and a strainer. find a tea store near you. get a sweet herbal tea, something with strawberries in it. Add some honey, I’ve found local beekeepers to have way better honey than stores (lavender is my favorite).
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For sweet herbals I highly recommend Strawberry Shortcake and Pina Colada. If you like mint the Spearmint one is my favorite. If you need a caffeine replacement green or black tea will do well.
Sparkling water. I have also been drinking Iced decaf tea with monk fruit and lemon as a sweetner to get that sweet taste I need. I also like buying the monk fruit sweetened drops with like mango flavors, etc and dropping that in my seltzer and it tastes surprisingly good.
Tea, herbal tea, and hot or cold coffee without all the milk, cream, and sweeteners are options. But if you only drink water for an extended period, or you drink nothing until the refreshment of water becomes something you crave, water will eventually become appealing to you.
I honestly think that’s a matter of control your addiction. I never used to drink soda and I really need simple water in my life. Soda doesn’t kill my thirst, only water… Go for it, it’s cheaper and it’s better for your entire health