We're always on the lookout for a healthy treat. We haven't come across too many diet sodas that were both sugar free and free of artificial colors and sweeteners. Then one day, we came across a brand called Zevia.
Zevia is a Los Angeles based company that produces soft drinks that are sweetened with stevia. The nutrition label shows 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugar, and contains no artificial colors or caramel color, which is why all Zevia sodas are clear. The stevia flavored beverages are gluten free, contain no allergens and are 100% vegan.
Whichever diet you're on or whatever health ailments you might be suffering from, you should be able to enjoy most Zevia products. If you're on a Ketogenic or low-carb diet, Zevia won't spike your insulin. If you're avoiding caffeine, Zevia makes both caffeinated and caffeine-free beverages so there is something for everybody.
Amazon sells a Zevia nostalgia variety pack and a rainbow variety pack so you can try multiple flavors and see which ones you like. Some flavors are better than others. Our MVPs, or most valuable pops, are the Vanilla Cola, Cherry Cola, Creamy Root Beer, Black Cherry, and Grape flavor which tries to mimic Welches Grape Soda. The Zevia sodas are sweet, but because they're flavored with stevia, there's an inherent bitter taste on the back end. Some flavors are more apparent than others. For example, the cherry and vanilla cola flavors really nailed the formula and taste like a healthier version of Coke and Pepsi. However, the Dr. Zevia doesn't quite taste like its sugary counterpart, as the formulation doesn't really have the nice Almond/Amaretto flavor that's in a Dr. Pepper.
Some people might have an issue in the ingredients list as it contains "Natural Flavors" which is pretty vague, but we assume it's to keep their flavor formulas secret. Zevia seems to be transparent about everything else so it's most likely nothing to worry about. Ultimately, if you're looking for a healthy diet soda that tastes pretty good and will allow you to keep your health goals, the Zevia brand is a perfect treat!
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