I drink a lot of water. When I’m not drinking water, I’m usually drinking fruit juice, herbal tea, or black coffee. I swore off regular soda a few years ago after reading some really awful things about high fructose corn syrup (and settled for the occasional Mexican Coke), and I’ve never cared for the taste of artificial sweeteners that are in Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi (or the heath risks associated with them, for that matter). I did some research on Stevia before purchasing Zevia Natural Diet Soda for the sake of making an informed decision, and I feel a lot better about my loved ones and myself consuming it occasionally than something like Aspartame. Anyone who is curious should do their own research, though. I am by no means an authority on the subject of natural and artificial sweeteners. In almost all cases, I am going to take the natural route because it makes the most sense to me. For example, I prefer butter over margarine (and they’re both bad for me).
Zevia isn’t cheap. I’ve been buying it for six dollars a six pack, but I tend to spend ridiculous amounts of money on things that I can convince myself are good for me. I’m thinking of buying a mixed case online since I can only find four flavors in Starkville. One flavor that I’ve yet to try is the Ginger Root Beer, and I have a feeling that it’s gonna be a winner.
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Tags: artificial sweetener, aspartame, beverage, coke, fresca, natural sweetener, pepsi, soft drinks, sprite, Stevia, Zevia





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