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Unpopular opinion: Thebeverage aisleis one of the most exciting spots in the entiregrocery store.
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Water, that magical elixir, ispretty much all you need.
Tea and coffee are great too, butnot too much.
And whatever you do, avoid sugar-filled soda at all costs.
Rachel Linder/ Eat This, Not That!
Well, allow us to be the judge of that.
Read on for our honest reviewsand to see where you might buy the winners!
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The very cool part?
I always prefer adding my own milk or extras to coffee to avoid excess sugar," says Burak.
So, it’s important to me that the coffee I’m drinking tastes good.
It was also fun to switch things up and steep my coffee for once!"
The expert’s take:“Once again, Lifeway’s probiotic kefir gets my vote.
There is no added sugar in this drink compared to the others,” says Burak.
Still, I’m not a big kefir-fan taste and texture-wise.
But, if you are, you should try this one," says Brennan.
Yep, this is just the water from certified organic coconuts grown in Thailand plus organic watermelon juice.
Each bottle has 686 mg of potassium.
This brand has absolutely no artificial colors, sweeteners, or additives," says Burak.
Enter Ranch Rider Spirits Co., a hard seltzer brand founded in Texas that boasts: “Premium spirits.
It’s also gluten-free and low-carb, but the low sugar content makes this the real canned cocktail winner.
Our tasting notes: “Natural flavors' in hard seltzers are my nemesis.
If you’re like me, you will love this can from Ranch Rider Spirits.
This can is gluten-, keto-, and whole-30-friendly, too.
Although the flavors are subtle, this sparkling tea is still complex and leaves you craving another can!”
You’ve seen Olipop all over the place, but it’s exploded in popularity for good reason.
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Then gut-friendly OLIPOP launched their newest flavor, Grape, and I immediately transported back.
), Maca, and Reishi.
High scores all around for the rich vanilla taste, texture, and filling effect,” says Brennan.
