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As the title says, I like Zevia and it seems to be a fairly naturally based product that shouldn't cause a crazy insulin response or dissolving your bones. But it isn't water or tea either so....? Drink it or not?

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i wonder if they sell this stuff in shops Australia, i've never heard of it (or seen it) before, looks okay tho – daz May 5 2012 at 4:34

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Can't find an ingredient label, but if Stevia is the only thing in there besides flavoring and carbonated water, it's nothing to worry about.

Stevia doesn't spike insulin either, btw.

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zevia.com/rootbeer – HumanPrimate May 5 2012 at 3:54
Ingredients (from caffeine free cola): carbonated water, erythritol, caramel color, tartaric acid, reb A (stevia extract), fumaric acid, lime oil, lemon oil, natural falvors, cassia oil, nutmeg oil. – KAVU May 5 2012 at 16:44
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I have been known to drink a Zevia on a special occasion when everyone else is enjoying a pizza and soda or something, but rarely. Best not to make a habit of it, the sweet flavor and carbonation can be addictive... But if you have mastered the art of moderation and it doesn't trigger a binge or sugar craving, I don't think it's a big deal at all to enjoy one now and again.

The cream soda is delicious by the way!

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I drink it too as a special treat. You gotta pick your battles ya know?

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+1, and you pick a lot of battles SB. ;-) – Wcc Kamal Stabby fan May 6 2012 at 22:58
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Oh don't you know it! – Shari Bambino May 6 2012 at 23:16
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Carbonation weakens bones, so drink any carbonated beverage with caution.

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From what I understand phosphoric acid is what deteriorates bone. They use citric acid for the carbonization which, I am under the impression, does not have the same effect. – HumanPrimate May 5 2012 at 3:47
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Here is some info on stevia you might find useful:

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/stevia/

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I drink it on occasion. Every so often, I just want a cola. A six-pack lasts me around a month, so as you can tell, I don't drink it often.

If I want fizz, I also (especially during the summer down here on the Gulf Coast) will splurge on either kombucha, water kefir, or Kevita. Plenty of bubble, and very refreshing.

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Zevia has no affect on insulin

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