Zero Calorie Drinks That Actually Taste Good

Zero calorie drinks are essential for weight management, but they have a reputation for tasting artificial. The options have improved dramatically in recent years.

Sparkling water with natural flavors is the most popular option. Brands like LaCroix, Bubly, and Waterloo offer a wide range of fruit flavors with no sweeteners of any kind.

Infused water is easy to make at home. Add sliced cucumber, lemon, and mint to a pitcher of water. Let it infuse in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Unsweetened iced tea is zero calories and widely available. Black tea, green tea, and herbal teas all work well. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Green tea with mint provides a mild caffeine boost and refreshing taste. It contains antioxidants called catechins.

Hibiscus tea is naturally tart and fruity without sweetener. The deep red color makes it look like juice.

Lemon water with a pinch of cayenne is zero calories. The cayenne adds warmth without significant heat at small amounts.

Sparkling water with a splash of vinegar can create a tart, flavorful drink. A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in sparkling water is essentially zero calories.

Cold brew coffee concentrate diluted with water and ice is almost zero calories. Less acidic than hot brewed coffee.

Chamomile tea with a cinnamon stick is a zero calorie evening drink. The cinnamon adds natural sweetness without calories.

Spindrift sparkling water contains a small amount of real fruit juice, about 5 to 15 calories per can. The flavor is much closer to real juice than LaCroix.

The trick to enjoying zero calorie drinks is giving your taste buds time to adjust. After about two weeks without added sugar, naturally flavored water starts to taste sweet.

Use the easy app to track your beverage intake. Many people forget to log drinks.