If so, we have good news: There are many healthier, delicious carbonated options you can enjoy. Of course, the term healthy is relative. “If you’re going to drink carbonated beverages, I recommend those with no sweetener or fruit juice only,” says Sharon Palmer, RDN, MSFS. “I don’t think stevia and sugar alcohols like erythritol are ‘healthy’ as they don’t provide health benefits. But in terms of a safe sugar alternative, I prefer stevia, erythritol, and monk fruit to some of the compounds like aspartame and sucralose. And I don’t recommend sugar in beverages, or only in small amounts." Ready to learn more? Check out the list below of our favorite healthier sodas, energizing and immunity-boosting fizzy drinks, and sparkling waters.
Healthier alternative sodas
Carbonated Energy and Recovery, and/or Prebiotic and Probiotic Ingredients
Healthiest sparkling waters
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Sources
Sharon Palmer, RDN, MSFS from CaliforniaNutrition Reviews: “Effect of sucralose and aspartame on glucose metabolism and gut hormones"Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition: “The Amazing and Mighty Ginger”
