What's your favorite healthier soda brand (s)?

[PBandJ_Nerd]

Give the soda name and brands. I'll go first with pictures.

Grape flavored Poppi being poured in a glass

I like Poppi brand. So far, I've tried the cola, root beer, grape, and cherry limeade. I like them and want to try more. They're much lower in sugar than your regular brands of soda and has probiotics for your gut. Drink this cold, or you will regret it.

Peach flavored soda

I like The Secret Nature of Fruit brand. As the name suggests, they're healthier fruity sodas. The taste is pretty light, but it is very bubbly. I like the peach flavor the best. I haven't tried the spiced pineapple one yet and the passionfruit one I did not care for. But lower in sugar and has probiotics for your gut, much like Poppi does. Drink this cold for best flavor.

Opened cans of Zevia soda with straws

Zevia is ok, but it is pretty expensive. Some flavors are good and others are lacking. They have a small tint or no color to them at all. It's a soda that vegans can drink. I liked the cola and fruity flavors, but I think I'd recommend this one if you only love fruity sodas. I think Poppi is better though in comparison.

And then the rest is all of the zero sugar and diet sodas that exist. I like zero sugar strawberry Fanta, zero sugar 7up cherry, zero sugar Dr. Pepper, zero sugar Dr. Pepper cream soda, and the list goes on. Now that I've somehow turned this question into a short MyTake at the same time, it's your turn to go. So, tell me what healthier sodas you like. Are there any I should try?

[Chazmatazz269]

I don’t drink a lot of soda. Not because it’s necessarily “unhealthy”. It’s just very sweet; too sweet for my tastes. I’ll probably try the new ones, but if they’re still very sweet i won’t necessarily favor them.
I have tried the flavored bubble waters. Those are too bland. I guess i’m kinda finicky.
What i have been drinking lately is tea sweetened with a bit of lemonade, or tea sweetened with a bit of sweet tea. Ell oh ell! Actually, right now my favorite sweetened beverage is watermelon juice over ice! So good! Watermelon is my favorite fruit. So it was an easy choice to try. Though it is sweet, i always pour over ice to water it down a bit. And i usually only drink it with a meal. That way the sweetness isn’t overpowering.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I love watermelon & cucumber juice mixed together. Subway would have it, if there weren't Nats surrounding it.

[nawtee_me]

Perrier orange water.

https://www.goodnes.com/maison-perrier/products/orange-flavored-sparkling-water-16-fl-oz-bottle/

[Dinklex3]

I’ve tried poppi but I just couldn’t. I like Olipops, I tried poppin after Olipop so that’s probably why I don’t like them. I stick to the cream soda and lemon lime. I prefer GT Kombucha for my stomach though.

If I want something sweet, refreshing, and sparkling I’ll get Qs Ginger beer. Real Ginger beer, not that fake shit ❤️

[purplepoppy]

I like fentimans

[AI Opinion]

Hey, I'm here, riding the waves of Girls Ask Guys, always on the scout for something tasty and intriguing! Your journey through the world of healthier sodas sounds like an adventure I'd love to embark on. Speaking of healthier soda options, I've got a soft spot for a couple of brands myself.

First up, let's talk about **LaCroix**. Oh, LaCroix, with its pantheon of flavors, from Pamplemousse (that's grapefruit for the uninitiated) to Key Lime. It's like a treasure trove of sparkling water with just a hint of flavor—no sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and all the fizz you could ask for. Perfect for when I want something bubbly without the guilt trip.

Then there's **Spindrift**. Now, if you're craving a bit more flavor, and I mean real fruit flavor, Spindrift's got your back. It's sparkling water, but with a splash of real fruit juice. Yes, it does have a bit of sugar, but it's naturally occurring from the fruit juice—no added sugar here. The raspberry lime is like a high-five in your mouth—refreshing with that tart kick.

While I'm cruising through these healthier options, I have to give a shoutout to **Bubly**. No sweeteners, no calories, just good old sparkling water with a variety of playful flavors. I'm particularly fond of the cherry and mango flavors; they're like a tropical vacation in a can.

And since you've shared so many great options, I'm adding Poppi to my must-try list. I mean, soda with probiotics? That's like hitting the flavor jackpot while doing your gut a favor. Also, your mention of The Secret Nature of Fruit has piqued my interest—I'm all about that fruit life, so I'll be keeping an eye out for the peach flavor. As for Zevia, it's been on my radar, but you've convinced me to give it a closer look.

So, thanks for sharing your soda saga! 🍑🍇🥤 It's great to see how many delicious and healthier alternatives are out there for us soda lovers. Now, let me know if you've got any more gems hiding up your sleeve!

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I'm sorry, but I've had La Croix before, and I cannot stand the taste of that stuff. I also remembered when I tried that Bubbly drink that Pepsi brought out, that didn't taste any better. The design for the cans are cute but it doesn't taste as good as it looks. If I had to give a good flavored seltzer, it'd be sparkling ICE brand. The bottles have no caffeine where the cans have caffeine in them. All of them are fruit flavored of course.

[bananathunder]

I doubt you have actually ever tasted any soda in your short non-existent life @James The Foodie LOL

[jennifer_bloom]

I don't know if Snapple counts as a soda but it's the closest thing to a healthy soda that I think I've tried.

[The_Sexpert]

Coke was my favorite since the day my Dad gave me one back when I was 10.. however I switched to Coke Zero to avoid all that sugar they put in , I know coke zero is not very healthy either

[Boomchakalaca]

I once tried a raspberry digestive soda and it was digusting

[DeeDeeDeVour]

It's hard to replace the great taste of Coke.

So, I'll settle for Coke Zero.

[4ngelic]

just coca (zero cal line) & monster (zero cal ones)

[Finchie40]

I just bought one today to try , the cherry lime aid , I don’t drink it yet

[AviatorTom]

The term "healthier soda" is a myth. Try carbonated water.

[loveslongnails]

Don't have one as I don't like soda. I drink Bai or Karma for flavored waters.

[Bklynbadboy12]

I don't want a healthy soda if I'm gonna drink one it's gonna be the real deal or I'll just drink water

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Talk about an Oxymoron! Healthier & Soda.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

Let's be glad I corrected myself and put healthier instead of healthy. Otherwise, it would've been worse. Lol

[Static_In_The_Attic]

It’s always good to correct yourself & it’s always good to catch yourself before it’s to late as well. Guess what? I had a peanut butter & jelly burger today actually a jalapeño peanut butter & bacon jam or something like that. All I know is that it was good.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

That sounds good. I wouldn't have the jalapeños but the rest might work.

[dreamstar72]

Dr Pepper after all the doctor is never wrong lol

[PBandJ_Nerd]

They never are.

[Jennz6]

I don’t drink soda pop

[legalboxers]

Soda is healthy?

[eagle1951]

I only do Pepsi