Water is getting old....

Since the day Brynlee Ann was born, I drank AT LEAST 1 can of Coke a day...I say at least, because there were days I would go to Sonic to get a large vanilla coke...several times a week. It's a nasty habit. As my genius mother-in-love says "Go clean a toilet with it and then you won't drink it...." I still drank it! I didn't drink Coke much during my pregnancy because of the caffeine and the sugar, but I made a deal with myself -- if I delivered Brynlee Ann with NO pain medications, I would reward myself with a Coke...problem was, I didn't put an end to it!

March 20 I stopped drinking Coke COLD TURKEY! And honestly, I haven't even craved it! But, I have been getting tired of ONLY water here recently -- I last 4 weeks before getting tired of JUST water...not bad! So I thought I'd share a few favorite options of mine:

Fruit/Veggie Infused Water -- in a pitcher, add thin slices of: 2 limes, 1 grapefruit, 1 lemon, & 8 strawberries. Top with ice & cold water. Stir and serve.

This was ABSOLUTELY refreshing! Try not to squish or smash the fruits too much, or the water becomes quite sour from the citrus. Also, experiment with cucumbers, peaches, and other great refreshing fruits & veggies! Not only does it taste good, but isn't it pretty??

 Kombucha Tea -- Our favorite brand is from a Fort Worth company - Holy Kombucha. They are available at WholeFoods Markets here in DFW, and you can contact them via their website to find where else it can soon be found! If I need a sweet, refreshing drink, I usually drink about 8 oz. It has GREAT health benefits -- it naturally contains probiotics, antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids that are so vital to our body functioning properly. We have not tried a flavor in this brand we didn't love!

Low calorie & low in sugar. This has been a HUGE asset to me not craving soda. My one caution (personal opinion) is to avoid the Synergy brand of Kombucha tea -- it is derived from Green Tea extracts and contains high caffeine (they have a larger selection of flavors, but it doesn't taste as fresh/refreshing as Holy Kombucha). I will keep y'all updated if I find other brands I like! 

What is your favorite sugar-free, natural drink?