A few weeks ago, I published the blog “5 Healthy, Delicious Food Swaps You Need to Know.” It was so popular, that I decided to share my best beverage swaps with you as well. Read on for details covering my top 7 beverage swaps that I think you will love in case you are looking for healthy, delicious alternatives. You can shop all of these items directly on my Amazon Storefront.
As I continue to search for ways to improve overall wellness and live clean, I found several amazing healthy replacements for some of the drinks I love most (think soda and hot chocolate). It has taken me years to discover these and I put them all to the taste test big-time! All the products listed below contain no sugar (or under 2 grams of sugar), are low in carbs, and have no preservatives.
It’s important to stay hydrated throughout the day so why not get your fluid intake with beverages that have double benefits? I love discovering and sharing the products that offer cleaner versions of yummy foods, snacks and drinks and think you will enjoy these as much as I do! Please let me know if you have anything to add to the list by sending me a DM on Instagram or in the comments below.
Xx Melissa
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Scroll down to see and shop my favorite healthy food swaps. All of these can be ordered from my Healthy Food, Snacks and Drinks Store on Amazon. Just click on the shop links below for ingredient details.
1. Replace Hot Chocolate with Om Mushroom Hot Chocolate
30 serving canister size for $26.18, 10 individual on-the-go packs for $16.85 on sale now (normally $19.99)
Overall benefits of this hot chocolate made with several adaptogen mushrooms include mental clarity, focus and alertness, help to manage everyday stress and improve immune health. Each serving is only 25 calories, contains 2g sugar, and has 2,000mg of organic mushroom superfood. Om Mushrooms are USA grown, Gluten free, Vegan, Kosher, Keto friendly, and contain no Stevia.
Mushrooms in this Hot Chocolate blend and their benefits include:
Lion’s Mane: Helps support memory, focus, nerve health, creativity & mood
Reishi: Adaptogen that helps the body balance and handle physical/mental stress
Chaga: Promotes healthy aging
Turkey Tail: Supports the immune system
Ashwagandha: Helps manage stress and anxiety
I also like to start the day with Brain Fuel blend, a yummy mocha blend with reishi and lion’s mane mushrooms. It’s also great when I need an afternoon boost. My entire family loves it too!
Benefits of Brain Fuel include mental clarity, focus and alertness. They can also help to manage stress.
2. Replace Matcha with Pique Matcha Sticks
Includes 28 on-the-go packets for $66.15.
This matcha is 100% USDA organic ceremonial grade matcha powder sourced directly from certified organic farms in Kagoshima, Japan. It’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll to help firm and brighten skin.
The combination of caffeine and catechins support lipid metabolism and helps curb sugar and hunger cravings. High in amino acids, like l-theanine promote calm and balanced energy. It’s no surprise that this is Pique’s #1 Amazon best seller!
They also have several different tea crystal flavors that all come in convenient sticks for easy use at home or on-the-go. The jasmine tea is super delish and one of my favorite flavors! There are several other flavor bundles and samplers to try different flavor varieties or you can shop individual flavors sold seperately. I never travel without them!
3. Replace Regular Creamer with Nut Pods
Regular creamers are filled with sugar, oil and thickeners-yikes! Nut Pods creamers are dairy-free and made from almonds and coconuts. I like to use the unsweetened one (zero sugar per serving) in my teas, coffees, and other beverages for a creamy, delicious taste, without the toxins. It’s hard to believe, but one serving contains only 10 calories. I buy these in bulk because of their long-term shelf life (before opening).
I like to enjoy it with the Pique and OM products shared above.
Variety pack including original, french vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel for $18.81 or shop by individual flavor preference. My favorite is the french vanilla that can be purchased on Amazon in a pack of 4 for $18.81.
Note: Nut Pods also offers sweetened versions but I love the taste without the added sweetener.
4. Replace Bottled or Canned Iced Teas with Numi Tea Bags to make your own fresh iced tea
Sold on Amazon in pack of 3 each containing 18 tea bags for $17.94.
Numi has premium organic full-leaf quality teas blended with only 100% real fruits, flowers, and spices. They never use artificial flavors like many other teas.
I love their Rooibos tea for its earthy, nutty flavor—it’s very smooth and has a natural sweetness to it. This herbal tea from South Africa, has notes of honey, wood, and spice. It’s rich in antioxidants and known for its calming effects which is one reason why I make several pitchers of it weekly.
I like to sweeten my teas with Lakanto Monkfruit Drops instead of sugar. Monk fruit is the best natural sugar substitute because it has zero calories, zero carbs, and it won’t raise blood glucose levels.
5. Replace Soda with SkinTe Collagen Drink
Purchase 12 cans of your favorite flavor or try a variety pack of all 6 flavors (12 cans) for $29.88.
This sparkling wellness soda contains 3000mg of collagen, antioxidants, and 100% vitamin C for skin, mood and immunity. They are so delish, made without added sugar, and less than 35 calories per can. They taste great on their own, but you can also use them as healthy drink mixers.
Green Tea Grapefruit is a classic favorite of mine...I am also loving a few of their newest flavors, Black Raspberry and Peach Mango.
6. Replace Regular Bottled Water with Hint Water
Amazon offers several flavors and varieties (cost varies depending on flavor). A pack of 12 of coconut is $20.99 or discovery pack of 15 bottles for $26.99.
The daily amount of water that is recommended should be half of your bodyweight divided by 2 in oz. (For ex: 120 lbs is approx 60 oz of daily water intake). Drinking Hint fruit-infused water helps me get in my daily H20 because I don’t love the taste of plain water!
Hint has many unique fruit essences for light, fruity flavor without adding sugar, calories, or diet sweeteners. My favorite flavors are the coconut and watermelon.
7. Replace Water Flavoring Additives with Pure Inventions Water Infusion Drops
Price varies between $20 and $35 on Amazon depending on the 1 oz or 2 oz size and flavors.
These drops are lightly sweetened with monk fruit or natural stevia to transform plain water into delish wellness beverages loaded with antioxidants. Just mix in hot, cold or seltzer water and customize for your own taste and dilute flavor to your liking. You can also add them to your teas to sweeten. They offer a large selection including coconut water flavor and Vitamin C drops that are quite addicting! Pure Inventions infusion drops are free of caffeine, gluten, sugar, calories, and artificial preservatives or colors.
Fun fact: I discovered this product over 10 years ago while vacationing at the Ritz Carlton in Aspen Spa and have been using them since!
If you liked this article, read 5 Healthy, Delicious Food Swaps You Need to Know.