Soda Is Out, Seltzer Is In: 5 Better-for-You Bubblies

By Alex Orlov for Life by Daily Burn Love the joyous bubbles and sugary sweetness of diet cola? The calorie-free carbonation seems like a dieter's dream, but research shows that sugary colas can make your taste buds crave real sugar even more -- and even alter your brain chemicals. Yikes! Luckily, not all fizzy beverages get the same bad rap (unless, of course, you drink way too much of them). For people who can't resist the satisfying fizz on the tongue, there are plenty of other ways to satisfy that craving for an effervescent pick-me-up. From probiotic-rich tonics to flavored seltzers, these carbonated drinks might help you ditch your diet cola habit for good this year. 5 Healthy Soda Alternatives Photo: KeVita 1. KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Tonics Best for: Powering up your digestive system with good bacteria This isn't your grandma's seltzer water. KeVita's line of low-calorie sparkling probiotics tonic water will tingle your taste buds with fruity flavors like lemon ginger, tangerine, pomegranate and mango coconut, while also delivering live probiotics cultures (similar to the same good-for-your-gut strains found in yogurt and other fermented foods) to your bod. Photo: LaCroix 2. LaCroix Sparkling Water Best for: Getting through your Whole 30 Cutting out all sweet stuff from your diet? La Croix has no artificial sweeteners, added sugars or calories, making it your zero-calorie beverage BFF. A cascade of delicious bubbles with every sip won us over. The colorful ca...
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