Beverage Recommendations: No Added Sugars or Sweeteners

Added Sugars are known to sneak into the foods you may least expect, one of which being beverages. Most people do not realize how much sugar they are consuming when they consume a can of soda, and what they affect of sugary beverages can have on your blood sugar and overall health. One can of Coca-Cola contains about 40g of Added Sugar. With our rule of 4g of sugar equaling 1 tsp of sugar, that means there is nearly 10 tsp of Added Sugar in one can alone! That equals over 3 tablespoons of sugar as well. By choosing the right beverage with no added sugars or sweeteners, you can set yourself up for success while still enjoying a refreshing and tasty beverage!

Here is a list of some of the beverages we recommend that do not contain any Added Sugars:

Just Water: this brand offers both still and sparkling options, and is sustainably sourced spring water. Just water is rich in minerals that are key to our optimal health. This is a great choice because there are no additives, preservatives, sweeteners, or calories. Some of the sparkling waters come in flavors such as Watermelon, Lemon, and Lime. The "Infused" still waters come in flavors such as Lemon, Blackberry, Mint, and Cherry. You can find these waters in various locations such as CVS, Target, Stop & Shop, and Whole Foods Market.
Hint: we love hint water because it provides a subtle fruit flavor while remaining free of any preservatives and sweeteners. Hint provides an excellent variety of flavors, so you can be sure to find one you enjoy! These range from Mango, Coconut, Strawberry-Kiwi, and Blueberry-Lemon. Hint is most known for their non-carbonated waters, but now offers sparkling waters as well! Hint can be found at most grocery and convenient stores.
Spindrift: This sparkling water has recently become highly popular on social media. Spindrift relies on using quality sparkling water and real fruit, again with no sweeteners, no preservatives, and is also gluten free. Some flavors offered by Spindrift include Raspberry-Lime, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Pink Lemonade, and Mango Orange Tangerine. Spindrift can be found at various retail locations such as Walmart, Amazon, Whole Foods Market, and Target.
La Croix: This sparkling water is free of sweeteners, added sugars, and artificial ingredients. Out of our other recommendations, La Croix offers the most unique variety of flavors, ranging from Hibiscus to Limoncello. La Croix can be found at many locations, including CVS, Target, and most grocery store chains.