Tag: Healthier soda

According to the official Poppi website, Poppi Doc Pop contains 40mg of natural caffeine sourced from green tea extract. This makes it one of the few flavors in the Poppi lineup that provides a mild energy boost along with its gut-healthy ingredients.

According to research, many people who use SodaStream report drinking 63% more water on average, thanks to its customizable nature. But does increased hydration mean it is definitively healthier than traditional soda? The answer is nuanced, depending heavily on how the machine is used and what ingredients are added to your sparkling water.

In the 1980s, major soda brands switched to high fructose corn syrup due to rising sugar costs, but today there are many sodas that don't have high fructose corn syrup. These alternatives include options sweetened with real cane sugar, natural fruit juices, or newer functional ingredients.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 63% of American adults consume at least one sugar-sweetened beverage every day. When faced with a choice between popular options like Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper, many people wonder which, if either, is the better option. A direct nutritional comparison reveals the answer is not a simple 'one is better than the other' scenario.

According to the World Health Organization, many people consume hundreds of packaged beverages annually, often loaded with sugar and artificial ingredients. Making soda at home provides an opportunity to create a potentially healthier and more customized alternative.

According to a Reddit user's comparison, a standard brand-name cola has roughly 150 kcal and 42g of sugar per serving, while a regular (non-diet) SodaStream cola has about 60 kcal and 16g of sugar, demonstrating a significant reduction. The strategic reason why SodaStream doesn't have sugar exclusively in their syrups is to offer a lower-calorie product with a great taste.

According to official SodaStream data, their MTN DEW drink mix contains significantly fewer calories and sugar than its traditional, store-bought counterpart. This raises a key question for health-conscious consumers: is SodaStream Mountain Dew healthier, and what are the trade-offs involved?

According to the brand's own information, the original Karma Cola uses Fairtrade organic cane sugar sourced from Sierra Leone. This fact addresses a common consumer question: do Karma Drinks use real sugar, or is it a marketing myth? The answer is nuanced and varies across their product lineup, which includes both sugar-sweetened and sugar-free options.

While standard orange sodas can contain over 150 calories per serving, a 20 calorie version is a beverage engineered to significantly reduce caloric content, often through a blend of real sugar and artificial sweeteners. This makes it a popular choice for those looking to enjoy a sweet treat without the high-calorie load of traditional soft drinks.

According to OLIPOP's official site, only a handful of its flavors contain caffeine from green tea extract, while the vast majority are completely caffeine-free. For those watching their stimulant intake, knowing which OLIPOP flavors are caffeinated is crucial for making an informed choice.