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For stevia, I've found that it varies widely depending on what brand you buy. This is the one I use (and the only one I've found that I like): http://www.sweetleaf.com/category.ph...ge=steviaclear
I still get a little "something" in the flavor, but it generally complements what I'm drinking. Most stevia just tastes bitter to me (even in very low doses).
CA
I have not had a soda since the 4th of July..I don't even miss it!!:D
I've not been able to acquire a taste for stevia...and I'm thinking of diluting the fruit juices...more flavor than I need right now.
Mr. S -
I wouldn't give up on it. I HATED it until a friend offered a new one for me to try. Night and day. So - maybe one day you'll find one you like.
In the meantime, fruit juice + carbonated water is tasty:)
CA
Yep- just mix 1/2 fruit juice and 1/2 plain seltzer water in a big glass with some ice....refreshing! To make it less calories still, use 1/3 juice and 2/3 seltzer. I think you'll find it less addictive than cola so you probably won't feel the need to drink 8 glasses a day to replace the 8 colas you were used to.
Keep up the good work- I am totally impressed! :)
I love a shot or three of OJ and the rest fizzy water. Get a penguin and you can even make your own water :) http://www.sodaclubusa.com/Penguin/index.htm
Good on ya for making changes!!!
Hi, my name Karri and I'm also a diet coke adict :o It has been over a week since I've had my last sip :p
I've replaced the above mentioned beverage with iced tea and water. I'll be weaning myself from the tea soon by replacing it with "spa water" that I'll make myself. I think I'll start with some cold filtered coors light, oops, I mean filtered water and try different combos of sliced oranges, grapefruit, lemon, limes and cucumbers. Maybe one day I'll do berry water for a change of pace.
One of my favorites in the summer is mineral water <san pellegrino or gerolsteiner for tiny bubbles... i might be picky; I have a couple of bottle cases delivered to my apartment...>, sometimes with some lemon squeezed in there.
I went to a friend's house for dinner and she served a big pitcher of ice cold water with a bunch of cucumber slices in it- it was so refreshing and delightful on a hot summer's day!
Cucumber water is the yum. Last summer I would drop a few cucumber slices and some ice cubes into my Nalgene bottle whenever I left the house, and have yummy. cold, lightly-flavored cucumber water while out running errands. Soooo good. :D
This summer I'm addicted to mineral water. I haven't tried putting cucumber slices in it, but that may have to be on tap for the weekend.
Cucumber is also great in a Hendrick's (gin) and tonic. Mmm...
I love Gerolsteiner. Trader Joes used to have cases for a $1 a bottle. But I don't know if they still do since I don't live near a TJ anymore.