OLIPOP, the brand making sodas that satisfy your sweet tooth without the ensuing stomach ache, are quite possibly the best thing that we found this year. With minimal sugar and gut-boosting ingredients, you wouldn't expect them to taste like the real deal -- but they taste even better. Read on to find out why OLIPOP finally allowed me the best of both worlds, satisfying my sweet tooth with no stomach ache. Seem too good to be true? Trust me, I thought so too.
Food substitutes often talk a big game; for the most part, they’re a lot of bark without a whole lot of bite. Healthy candy doesn’t taste like candy. Fake chicken doesn’t taste like chicken. And it’s true: OLIPOP doesn’t taste exactly like soda; it tastes better. Each OLIPOP soda has only 2-5g of sugar, none of which are from artificial ingredients. The brand perfectly replicates classic soda flavors -- without the sugary taste.
In addition to being a healthier alternative in the sugar arena, OLIPOP provides a ton of gut health-supporting ingredients that your old soda could never. Filled with plants and botanicals like Jerusalem artichoke and Cassava root, each can provides 9g of fiber (~30% of your daily recommended fiber intake) and is filled with prebiotics (food your probiotics need to thrive). It’s a true microbiome powerhouse, with a delicious taste to match.
OLIPOP's Variety 12-pack allows you to taste six of OLIPOP's delicious evergreen flavors: Orange Squeeze, Strawberry Vanilla, Cherry Vanilla, Vintage Cola, Lemon Ginger, and Classic Root Beer. Good luck choosing a favorite. Even more than just the delicious taste, the nostalgia of the flavors -- with 95% less sugar than their traditional counterparts -- really hits home.
I am fully addicted to Orange Squeeze. I crave it at all hours of the day. If I could drink it for breakfast I would and the good news is—with 9g of fiber and a bunch of botanicals—I can. I’m also OBSESSED with Diet Coke, so I was very excited to try the Vintage Cola flavor. It didn’t disappoint. While it’s definitely less sweet than a regular Coke, if you’re into Diet Coke or Coke Zero—this is the perfect substitute. Seriously.
I’m incredibly grateful to OLIPOP for offering me the opportunity to finally drink soda again. Even more than just the delicious taste, the nostalgia of it all really hits home for me. Forgive me if this gets a little more emotional than a soda pop review should: but especially in times like today, having a pick-me-up (with 0 guilt associated) that brings me back to the good old days is an incredible thing to have. Never thought I’d say this: but a 12 oz can of soda just might be the best thing to happen to me this year—and honestly, I’m not really complaining.
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