references
Food and Drug Administration: "CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21"
American Heart Association: "How Much Sugar Is Too Much?"
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Food and Drug Administration: "Questions and Answers on the Occurrence of Benzene in Soft Drinks and Other Beverages"
Mayo Clinic: "Caffeine Content for Coffee, Tea, Soda, and More"
Choose low-sugar drinks sweetened with real fruit and limit those that contain sweeteners.
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Remember, the American Heart Association recommends women stick to less than six teaspoons, or 25 grams, of added sugar per day, and men no more than nine teaspoons, or 36 grams. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines also advises that less than 10 percent of your daily calories should come from added sugars. “A low-sugar drink would also have under 15 grams of carbs,” Kessler adds.
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Kessler's favorite is the Tropical Green Tea, which is green tea infused with sparkling water and natural pineapple and passion fruit flavors.
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Each drink is vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free and contains adaptogens such as ashwagandha, schisandra and lion’s mane.
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Sanzo's line of drinks are made with just two simple ingredients: water and fruit puree.
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Buy it: DrinkSanzo.com; Buy it: $34.99 per pack of 12
Depending on which flavor you choose, they also have a vibrant color out of the can that'll immediately uplift your mood.
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Get the sweet, refreshing flavor of watermelon year-round with Wtrmln SportWtr.
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While the Tangerine flavor has 5 grams of sugar, if you're looking for less, go for the Cucumber with 2 grams.
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Manaker likes Drink Simple's maple water for its natural sweetness and nutrients.
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Ditch your sports drink and opt for VitaCoco Sparkling for electrolytes.
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VitaminWater Zero is sweetened with erythritol, which may cause digestive upset if you're not used to it.
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Olipop is a beverage that matches the tastes of true cola.
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Buy it: DrinkOlipop.com; Price: $35.99 per pack of 12
As one of Kessler's top picks, Booch Pop is made with organic, wholesome ingredients and is low in calories.
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Food and Drug Administration: "CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21"
American Heart Association: "How Much Sugar Is Too Much?"
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Food and Drug Administration: "Questions and Answers on the Occurrence of Benzene in Soft Drinks and Other Beverages"
Mayo Clinic: "Caffeine Content for Coffee, Tea, Soda, and More"