Refreshing Alternatives To Soda To Try During Summers

Flavored waters often contain sugar or artificial sweeteners. A healthier alternative is natural flavoring with fruits, veggies, and herbs. Or, freeze chopped fruit in an ice cube tray for instant fla Image: iStock

Green tea, a calorie-free and antioxidant-rich beverage, has been found to reduce cancer, heart disease, obesity, liver disease, and type 2 diabetes risk, and can be consumed hot or iced. Image: Freepik

Flavored waters often contain sugar or artificial sweeteners. A healthier alternative is natural flavoring with fruits, veggies, and herbs. Or, freeze chopped fruit in an ice cube tray. Image: Freepik

Artificial sweeteners in sugary drinks and soda can cause irregular blood vessel function, leading to health issues like high blood pressure, heart rate increase, and reduced blood flow to vital organ Image: Freepik

Fruit juices are a healthier alternative to soda, with natural sugars, and can help individuals quit carbonated beverages. Image: Pinterest

A lemon-lime soft drink, also known as lemonade in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and cider in Japan and South Korea, is a carbonated soft drink with lemon and lime flavoring. Image: Freepik

Cranberry juice, a tart beverage, can be used as a substitute for red wine in recipes due to its rich flavor and acidity. Image: Pinterest