I need an alternative to sugary drinks

[Javfly33]

Any ideas to make a homemade drink that has sugar?

I'm so tired of wasting tons of money ok Coke, Sprite, Nestea's and that crap over priced drinks that have dangerous edulcorants, preservatives and shit.

I do need sugar, I go to the gym almost everyday and my body craves it, also I have an oxy habit so I think the drug depletes my sugar resources because I really crave it when I do it. So because of this two things I find myself everyday at some point of the day buying this sugary cans.

Any idea to make a homemade drink of just water, sugar (and anything else that could be beneficial) and that will taste good?

@Michael569

[Bazooka Jesus]

How 'bout smoothies?

[Schizophonia]

coca cola is cheap and taste good 

[Javfly33]

58 minutes ago, Bazooka Jesus said:

How 'bout smoothies?

Is a good thing but sometimes they are too heavy on digestion before doing exercise 

56 minutes ago, Schizophonia said:

coca cola is cheap and taste good 

Is not cheap, around here is 1€ per 0.33cl can.

[Salvijus]

Apple/Orange juice?

[Princess Arabia]

1 hour ago, Schizophonia said:

coca cola is cheap and taste good 

Can I have some to clean my pipes and toilet. It makes for a good rust remover too.

[Princess Arabia]

4 minutes ago, Salvijus said:

Apple/Orange juice?

Stay away from store bought.

[Salvijus]

1 minute ago, Princess Arabia said:

Stay away from store bought.

Yea, i was implying that between the lines.

[Princess Arabia]

I drink kombucha. If I make something at home, It's lemonade with lemon/lime, ginger and maple syrup or raw honey for sweetener. You can also do carrot/beet/ginger, or carrot/tumeric/orange.

Edited August 23, 2023 by Princess Arabia

[toasty7718]

11 minutes ago, Princess Arabia said:

 

I drink kombucha. If I make something at home, It's lemonade with lemon/lime, ginger and maple syrup or raw honey for sweetener. You can also do carrot/beet/ginger, or carrot/tumeric/orange.

 

Damn, you beat me to it 

 

Not only is kombucha a fermented tea with no added sugars (usually it's sweetened with fruit juices), it's also loaded with tons of beneficial gut bacteria. 

[Princess Arabia]

2 minutes ago, toasty7718 said:

Damn, you beat me to it 

 

Not only is kombucha a fermented tea with no added sugars (usually it's sweetened with fruit juices), it's also loaded with tons of beneficial gut bacteria. 

Yea, but be careful of the brand. I like GT's or Health-Ade. Stay away from Kevita.

Edited August 23, 2023 by Princess Arabia

[Javfly33]

1 hour ago, Salvijus said:

Apple/Orange juice?

It would be a good idea but usually those are two acidic for me. Maybe I´ll try with a more alkaline fruit .

1 hour ago, Princess Arabia said:

I drink kombucha. If I make something at home, It's lemonade with lemon/lime, ginger and maple syrup or raw honey for sweetener. You can also do carrot/beet/ginger, or carrot/tumeric/orange.

thats a good idea, how you do the kombucha like how do you make the bubbles? or no bubbles?

[Phil King]

3 hours ago, Javfly33 said:

I do need sugar, I go to the gym almost everyday and my body craves it, also I have an oxy habit so I think the drug depletes my sugar resources

You do not NEED sugar, you crave it. Simple advice is to kick the drug habit and only drink water. Obviously easier said than done, but its the root solution to the problem.

Maybe the only "healthy" alternative would be some sort of pure fruit juice. Maybe you could buy a juicer and make your own stuff

[Princess Arabia]

2 hours ago, Javfly33 said:

It would be a good idea but usually those are two acidic for me. Maybe I´ll try with a more alkaline fruit .

thats a good idea, how you do the kombucha like how do you make the bubbles? or no bubbles?

I buy it. It's everywhere. I trust GT's and Health-Aide. Some Supermarkets have it and Walmart. Gotta look in the specialty drink section.

[Osaid]

Coconut water? Simple. Can buy in bulk. Natural electrolyte drink.

[Bazooka Jesus]

6 hours ago, Osaid said:

Coconut water? Simple. Can buy in bulk. Natural electrolyte drink.

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Great recommendation.

[Javfly33]

 

10 hours ago, Princess Arabia said:

I buy it. It's everywhere. I trust GT's and Health-Aide. Some Supermarkets have it and Walmart. Gotta look in the specialty drink section.

Girl not everyone lives on the USA ?

7 hours ago, Osaid said:

Coconut water? Simple. Can buy in bulk. Natural electrolyte drink.

 

22 minutes ago, Bazooka Jesus said:

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Great recommendation.

Noted, not a bad idea. 

[Princess Arabia]

35 minutes ago, Javfly33 said:

Girl not everyone lives on the USA ?

Ok, well Amazon sells it. 

[Bazooka Jesus]

47 minutes ago, Javfly33 said:

Noted, not a bad idea. 

It should be mentioned that the quality of coconut water can also greatly vary according to the brand. During my time in Raval I used to buy it at one of those Pakistani shops, and I remember that they had two different types... one really good, one really crappy. So, buyer beware. 

But yeah, coconut water is probably the best natural energy drink in existence. And it's yummy as hell.

[cjoseph90]

20 minutes ago, Bazooka Jesus said:

It should be mentioned that the quality of coconut water can also greatly vary according to the brand. During my time in Raval I used to buy it at one of those Pakistani shops, and I remember that they had two different types... one really good, one really crappy. So, buyer beware. 

But yeah, coconut water is probably the best natural energy drink in existence. And it's yummy as hell.

Yh i LOVE kombucha, so Manu varities where i am.

@bazooka Jesus i am cucurrently living in BCN, just out of curiosity which coconut waters are u refering to? The coconut waters in the bottle are the 'healthier ones' usually un the fridge.