I’ve never been a big fan of all the sugar that is found in products marketed to kids. Being a mom and a nurse this is a huge issue for me. Everywhere you turn kids are given sugar, resulting in difficulty with concentration and sleep, diabetes, obesity, and the health related issues. Candies or treats are given as a reward for a job well done, hidden in their breakfast cereals, peanut butter, beverages, processed foods and even fruit. Birthday parties, school parties and holidays are mostly celebrated with sugar. So when I see an opportunity to make a substitution I jump at the chance. Recently one of my favorite new products (and a favorite of both of my kids) is Zevia Kidz soda. I don’t normally give my kids any sort of carbonated soda on a regular basis but if I were to choose one this would be it. Sweetened with stevia (I know a lot of people aren’t a fan of stevia, but don’t knock it until you try it) it is a much healthier option.
Flavors include Fruit Punch, Orange Cream, Fizzy Apple and Strawberry Lemonade. Contains 0g sugar, sweetened with organic stevia leaf and flavored with natural flavors. Trust me you kids will love them. And it’s in a size convenient for them. Sold at Sprouts, Vons, CVS, Save Mart, Target and online at Amazon.
