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Soft drink demon?

A regular can contort drinks contains the equivalent of 10 packets of sugar. That's more sugar than you should consume in a week's time!

Soft drink is something that you get into the habit of drinking, and do without thinking. The good news is that a habit can be broken and then replaced with something healthier.

Try This: Take soft drink out of your diet. Period. There are plenty of other, healthier, beverages available to you. Try the recipes for Spa Water below.

You know that soda pop isn't good for you...and yet you still drink it. I understand that plain water gets boring – especially when you're having a party or gathering.

Use the recipes for "Spa Water" below and quickly turn plain water or mineral water into an exciting and refreshing treat without added sugar or chemicals:

• Citrus: Slice an orange, lemon, and lime into a large pitcher of water. Add ice, allow to chill for 1 hour before serving.
• Raspberry Lime: Slice a lime into a large pitcher of water, add a handful of raspberries. Add ice, allow to chill for 1 hour before serving.
• Strawberry Basil: Slice 10 strawberries into a large pitcher of water, add 5 leaves of basil. Add ice, allow to chill for 1 hour before serving.
• Watermelon Rosemary: Place 1/2 cup of small watermelon chunks into a large pitcher of water, add two sprigs of rosemary. Add ice, allow to chill for 1 hour before serving.
• Pineapple Mint: Place 1/2 cup of small pineapple chunks into a large pitcher of water, add 15 mint leaves. Add ice, allow to chill for 1 hour before serving.