You know that old saying “practice what you preach”? Of course you do. It’s a great way to call out the hypocrisy of those do-gooders in our lives that try to steer us away from wrong and into the direction of right. Well folks, I have a confession to make. I am one of those do-gooder hypocrites. Yep, I’m coming clean.
I don’t like drinking water.
There. I said it. The shame! I am not a water guzzler. I am a coffee guzzler which does count toward some of your daily fluid intake. You heard right, a coffee guzzling nutrition professional trying to bend the rules in her favor. But I’m not completely evil. The truth of the matter is that coffee is my beverage of choice almost exclusively until lunch (still not condoning, just stating the facts) and then I try to play catch up the last half of the day by sucking down tumbler after tumbler of ice water. Eck.
Kudos to you if water is your favorite drink. You are a special kind of human. I, on the other hand, am a reformed Diet Mt. Dew addict who slayed the soda habit about 5 years ago. Let me tell you, it was quite a feat. Carbonated water with added sugar (typically HFC-high fructose corn syrup), food grade coloring, and a whole host of other additives to make it scary and undeniably delicious. Killer combo.
Take a gander at this infographic. A similar one was what forced my hand to quit the habit back in the day.
Infographic found HERE along with other health and wellness tips
YEAH, It’s bad. Really bad.
Now that I have ruined soda (and your life) you’re probably asking yourself, “what now, Liz?” Good question. The answer is not that we have to drink water 24/7. Who wants to live in that world? Not me. Not anyone who eats pizza, either. I can’t sit here and tell you to wash down your pizza with a tall glass of ice water because, let’s be honest, pizza goes well with two things and two things only; beer or soda. Unless……you have a kick ass drink recipe for some bubbly goodness.
In fact, that is exactly what I have. You’re welcome.
WHAT YOU NEED:
1. Sparkling Water– LaCroix makes a variety of flavors that pretty much taste delicious with all fruits. My faves are Coconut, Passion Fruit, and Lemon
2. Fresh or Frozen Fruits– Get creative. Use frozen if you don’t want to water down the flavor. If you only have fresh on hand it works just as well.
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Mango
- Watermelon, etc.
3. Flavor (optional)- I love adding a little sweetness to set off the fruity flavor. A hint of stevia is great, or if you are more adventurous, True Lemon makes a powdered lemonade mix that uses stevia instead of splenda or those other impostor sweeteners.
4. Herbs- I don’t always have fresh herbs on hand but if I do they take this drink to the next level. Add some fresh mint to a lemon/blueberry mix or some fresh basil with frozen strawberries. It’s all good!
And anything else that you can come up with! You can’t go wrong with fruit or even a few veggies if cucumber tickles your fancy.
What is your favorite combination?
We always look forward to drink healthy water. There are many kinds of soft drinks out there. I love your heading before reading entire post. This is lovely. Thanks
Yumm-o! I like regular water, but once in awhile a nice fizzle hits the spot! Great ideas!!
Awesome additions to drinking water on its own. I just drink water with a lemon and honey 🙂 but would love to try out some of these you’ve posted! Thanks for sharing xx
I love just lemon and water too! But sometimes you just need a little fizz! 😄 thanks for reading! ❤️
YES! I hate drinking regular water, as well!!! I love to use frozen fruit in place of ice in my bubbly water!!! I want to try the La Croix brand – I always drink Polar! I also need to try adding the True Lemon lemonade mixture! I used to be obsessed the original unsweetened True Lemon when it first came out! Awesome tips and always good to read something that reinforces how bad soda is!!! It always amazes me how some things are even allowed to be sold on store shelves!!
You DEFINITELY have to try La Croix. There is not one flavor that I don’t like! And if you liked the True Lemon then you’ll love their lemonade mix! I don’t even use the whole mix in packet in a tall glass and it still has tons of flavor! I love that I’m not alone in my search for healthy hacks! Soda is just so unnecessary!!! ☺️
Oh, I must try!!!! On a different note/change, I just ditched my keurig for a french press! I didn’t want to be brewing my coffee through the plastic and the amount of k-cups were excessive!
That is so true about the keurig. I’m addicted to mine. I need to give it up. I feel so guilty throwing away the kcups! A new French press just might inspire me lol
Yes! My Keurig was over 2 years old and on its way out, so I got my french press at Target!! I’ve been grinding my own coffee, as well! It’s so much cheaper, too!
Hey doll, I’ve picked you to do a love & hate tag. Have a look here xx
https://beautybyelisekate.wordpress.com/2015/05/26/the-love-hate-tag/
Ooooh this looks fun!!! I’m excited!
Hey there! I tagged you in the Lipstick Tag! You can see all the rules here:http://beauty0bunny.com/2015/05/26/lipstick-tag/
happy tagging! 🙂
Thanks, Savannah! I was actually just reading your post and saw my name at the end LOL I might give it a week or two since I did this tag last week 😉 Thanks for thinking of me love! Your blog is one of my favorites 🙂
Of course! Sorry I can’t keep track of all the awards and tags lol but maybe it’ll at least get you some clicks from my blog 🙂
So true 🙂 🙂 It’s hard to keep track lol but the tags are so much fun!
We keep a large jug of water in the fridge and put I lemon and lime in it, stays citrusy for nearly a week and made a very nice wine from the frozen left over lemons and limes
https://neilirving73.wordpress.com/2014/12/12/and-now-a-completely-different-home-made-wine/
Now that’s and idea! Adding a little of nature’s goodness to flavor your water is actually enhancing the vitamin content too. I will have to try it!
Its very refreshing and so was the wine 🙂
I’m reading this as I am on my second pint of the morning at 5.30 hahah I do like drinking water when I am thirsty but man I am actually a juice convert haha I used to drink so much orange juice I probably cried sugar! This sounds really delicious by the way and healthy something else of yours I am going to bookmark, really loving your recipes xxx
I used to love juice too! So funny the things we do that we think are healthy lol 🙂
Oh, and I’m huffing with jealousy over here, wondering how you drink that much water in the morning and have room for coffee? Because everyone drinks coffee…right? Or is it just me that survives on it? 🙂
omg, I hate the taste of water as well. I thought I was the only one. will definitely be trying this out!
You are clearly not alone!!! Any flavor you choose is good, I can guarantee it! La Croix has the best products and no added junk! 😊
Just like me!!!! I hate drinking water! But THIS is looking so refreshing!!!!
Thank heaven I’m not the only one! It’s the perfect amount of sweet and fizzy for a hot day! Take it into the evening hours by adding a splash of your favorite wine… 😉👌🏻
Great tips! I drink lemon water!
I LOVE lemon water! Especially with bubbles ☺️
Great post! Sodas are the new tobacco!
Amen to that! I had to go cold turkey to kick my soda habit. Unreal! Lol
Honestly – it was hard for me too. Their is nothing better (to me) than an ice cold, fizzy Coke on a hot day!! LOL!
I hear you girl!!! I was the same way!!
Hehe, and I drink about 2-4 bottles of water each day 😊 Couldn’t go a day without it!
You are so good!!! Ugh, I wish I had your taste for water:-)
What about adding little milk to it so that it appears like Indian flavored buttermilk (Indian lassi) ?
I bet that would be great! I don’t know about Indian Flavored Buttermilk but now I want to try it!!!