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One of the hardest things for many people to deal with during a sugar detox is finding something to drink that they enjoy. If you are currently having things like soda, sweet tea, and sweeten your coffee, it can be a bit of an adjustment to go sugar-free. Which brings up a good point.
Yes, you can decide to use sugar substitutes and have sugar-free soda for example. I could caution you against this. The goal of this exercise is to kick the sugar addiction and that takes changes in behavior and habits. Why not take this time to switch from soda to water and your fancy, sugar-laden coffee drink to black coffee.
Drink water
Water should always be your first choice when it comes to beverages. It hydrates you, your body desperately needs it, and it’s readily available. When you’re feeling thirsty, drink a glass of water before you do anything else.
Water doesn’t have to be boring. If you’re fine drinking it plain, go for it. If you feel like it’s getting old, mix it up. Put it in a fancy glass. Add some ice cubes. Flavor it with a slice of lemon or a few frozen berries. Cucumber and ginger are another interesting twist.
Try mineral water and soda water if you’re missing that fuzzy feeling from drinking soda. It makes water taste and feel different without adding any sugar, calories, or additives (besides CO2 of course).
Other drinks
Be careful when adding juices. Most of the ones you buy at the store have added sugar, and even if you press your own, you’re consuming a lot of natural sugar all at once without the buffering side effect the fiber in the whole fruit provides.
Plain coffee and various teas are another great alternative. Drink your coffee without sugar either black or with a splash of cream or half-and-half. The same goes for your favorite black tea. If you’re currently loving sugary coffee drinks, start weaning yourself off. You get used to it and then to the point where you enjoy black coffee or tea. It will take your tastebuds some time to adjust if your current drink of choice is a white chocolate mocha with extra whipped cream.
Alcohol
When it comes to alcoholic beverages, cut out any cocktails and mixed drinks. Your best bet is to stick to single ingredient drinks and when it comes to wines, opt for anything that says dry on the label. Be aware though that alcohol can trigger sugar cravings. If you find that’s the case for you, it may be best to skip alcohol during the actual sugar detox and use it sparingly after.
Above all, start with water. Drink a glass and see if you’re still craving that soda or fancy coffee drink ten minutes later.
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