No more High Fructose Corn syrup infused drinks.......... healthy living with sodastream
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I drink ALOT of soda. Normally, I would lug 6 bottles of ginger ale from the store each week. That makes $ 28.00 a month alone on soda supplies. I enjoy sparkling water the most, which is healthier. But, the perrier glass 1 liter bottles are heavier to lug around and more expensive than soda. The soda stream will be in fact cheaper for me, as a single person. There is several soda stream exchange opportunities in my area, which cost only $ 15.99 for 60 L refill.

I will save alot of money not buying sodas anymore. Plus, the health benefits will be staggering....... No more risk of diabetes from drinking sodas infused with high fructose corn syrup. I can just flavor my sparkling water with apple or pomegranate juice at home per glass. If you are a soda or fizz lover like me. I think the machine is a great thing.

All you do is pump until you hear the loud buzz 3 times, take the bottle out, gently shake the bottle 4 or 5 times and  then pour it in a glass... Presto, a carbonated drink.

They have exchange programs from walmart, staples office supplies and all over my area.... $ 15.99
It would probably take you 2 months in a average household to go through the 60 L...
That is $8.00 a month for fizzed up water.

I personally think my health is worth the price of a soda stream machine.
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This would be a good choice of  getting your daily fiber only if it did not contain HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP!
The giant company should certainly be responsible and help American fight obesity while making profits.
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These are a bit spendy but well worth it. We have a Soda Stream and have been wondering how we could make flavored sparkling water without a bunch of added sugar or artificial sweeteners (like La Croix, Calistoga Water, etc.). The Soda Stream brand of "natural water" flavors have a ton of artificial sweeteners and other ingredients we don't want to drink. These H2wOw Water Enhancers have been a great alternative. Even though they aren't zero calorie, the calories are so minimal that you're probably burning them by just making the water! We use about 5-6 squeezes per liter of carbonated water, and that seems to be the perfect amount. Would be great to see some other flavors in the future!
322766
This fruit infusion water bottle has saved my husbands life! He doesnt like drinking water, but as a survivor of kidney cancer, knows he has to stay hydrated. This has reduced his soda, tea and coffee intake by about 90%, while giving him a healthy option for his drinking needs. He uses both flat and sparkling water, and sometimes leaves his fruit water sitting in the fridge overnight. Its simple and easy to use, with a separate compartment for the fruit. Weve found that the water stays cold longer if you use frozen fruit, and the fruit makes a nice snack when the water is finished. ;) Cleanup is a breeze, and its so easy to take apart and put back together again that our four year old daughter can do it. We received this wonderful bottle at promotional price for a honest review. Its a 5 Star product for sure, and will be purchasing more for the rest of the family. Thanks for the Fast shipping !!!
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I happen to know the author from having remodeled his kitchen some years ago.

Since purchasing a Soda Stream about 6 months ago, I have been developing my own recipes, rather than using the rather poor tasting & expensive syrups from Soda Stream. I have been developing much more healthy alternatives.

This book provides a wealth of information towards other avenues, and provides quite a few alternatives in my quests to not only duplicate popular brands, but also new directions that I had not thought of. Knowledge is worth its weight in gold, and this book provides just that.
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About a yr ago, I came across this product at Super Target. What attracted me was the combination of berries ( which are high in antioxidants) and the product was organic.  The product being organic provided me with additional assurance that there where no unnecessary chemicals used to produced the product.  Many dried fruits often contain High Fructose Corn Syrup ( HFC). This product does not.

Eventually, SuperTargets stopped offering this product.  However, I liked it Soooo much that I found it on line...now I order it thru Amazon.

This product taste great and is healthy.  However, it is Soooooo gooood that you may find your self overindulging....be careful not to over indulge as it does contain some sugar.  Otherwise...out of 6 stars...I rate it a 10!!!!
1771982
My husband and I are both addicted to Diet Coke and are trying to break the habit because of the artificial sweetener and other chemicals (and do not want the sugar/calories of regular soda).  We have tried coffee, tea and tap water, but have been disappointed.  I especially missed the carbonation of the diet soda.  I did find a sparkling water I liked at my local grocery store (Ice Mountain Sparkling Spring Water with natural sweeteners), but the store is often out of stock.  So when I saw this SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker in the Vine program, I knew I wanted to try it.

I love it!  The SodaStream water maker is so easy to use!  The best thing about it is that you can make the water (or soda) to your exact liking.  You can control the amount of flavoring (barely there to very strong), as well as the amount of carbonation (few bubbles to extremely carbonated).

The downside is that the SodaStream water maker is not very cost effective to operate.  First, you have the initial cost of the machine.  You most likely will need additional bottles.  Then there is the ongoing cost of the flavorings and CO2*.  Obviously, the more flavorful and more carbonated you like your drinks, the more expensive it is.  Despite this, I find it worth the cost to have this sparkling water available here at home whenever I want it without having to worry about the grocery store being out of stock of my favorite sparkling waters.  In addition, the bottles are reusable for an extended period of time, sending much less plastic to area landfills (or having to pay deposit and taking the empty bottles back each week).

*Note:  Certain retailers will allow you to return your empty CO2 container and buy a full one, and will only charge you for the gas and not the bottle, which is about half the cost.  I would recommend having at least one spare CO2 container on hand to ensure you don't run out.

Overall, I like the machine and would recommend.
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Please Please I beg of you bring back the aspartame!!! The Splenda leaves a metallic taste in my mouth. I didn't pay attention and didn't know the ingredients had changed so my family insisted I see a Dr. I actually went...smh lol...the Dr diagnosed me with an infection that causes a metallic taste. I took 5 days of a 10 day script before I noticed the aspartame free on the can. Not smart I know, but I had been drinking a 12pk a day for DECADES! I'm grudgingly drinking diet coke but I'd give up a lot for a regular Diet Pepsi! At least if you want to keep Splenda make a diet pepsi classic or something with aspartame and NO.SPLENDA. Please, I miss my soda so badly!
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I've acquired a few with the 'rattle' from local stores and apparently it is no longer marketed in my area so I had to resort to online. The price is on par, typically here in NE Ohio it's 2 for $7 and out of all the water additive options (mio, crystal lite, koolaid, the generic versions) the PowerAde zero has been the best, all 3 flavours are excellent in water or sparkling water and don't make me sick. When there's too much detectable sweeteners, I get miserable stomach aches. I quit drinking pop (regular and diet) for this reason and with LaCroix sparkling water, the powerade ones give that feeling of drinking pop without the sugar and gross sweetener tastes the other ones give. I found keeping them out of the sun, in cool dry places helps minimize the crystallization issues and so does frequent shaking -I think it comes either from humidity or settling, or both- so even my unopened bottles get a daily shake since I keep them lined up at home and at my desk at work it's easy to grab all 3 and shake them a bit. Kind of a hassle but worth it to me.
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I know soda isn't exactly good for my body though my tastebuds couldn't care less about healthy/not healthy.

I tried switching from my beloved Dr. Pepper to clear soda amd came across the Dry Soda brand at whole foods. I thought lavender was odd but intriguing and lo and behold, fell in love. It's the perfect refreshment especially after a rich meal. After using the old noggin to conjure up a way to avoid spending $3-4 a bottle, I started mixing my own soda with monin. It is less convenient to stock both soda water and syrup however it's much cheaper and worth it. Plus you can control how sweet you have it.

Make sure to keep it clean of an excess on the outside or mouth of the bottle particularly if you are prone to ant infestations.

In my opinion this has no weird aftertaste and will enjoy every sip until the end.
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This is the most delicious SodaStream strawberry syrup.  A definite must have.  Mix with some lemonade and it is fantastic.  Best buy for the money.  I will purchase more for sure.  Limited availability in retail stores and hard to find item usually.  Amazon makes it so easy and fast delivery.
966931
Excellent alternative to carbonated drinks made with sugar, HFCS or poisonous artificial sweeteners.  Taste varies between flavors; some are better than others but that is my personal taste.  Very good item for low-carb diets or THM (Trim Healthy Mama) lifestyle.
3053480
I thought I was buying a healthy beverage. However, it is loaded with corn syrup, an ingredient which I was trying to avoid. I won't buy this product again.
2980793
AWESOME saving 50$ at least a month! wwe buy sugar free syrups on Amazon our fav salted carmel and add a pinch salt and white choclate or Vanilla , we have stopped going to Starbucks!
Have had my machine about 90 days use each day no problems.
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Sucralose YUK !  Isn't soda supposed to be sweet and full of calories ???  Why then would they put something as vile as SUCRALOSE in SodaStream SodaMix ???
I'll use something more suited to my taste buds. There is at least one cola syrup on Amazon, Monin.
1477577
cant seem to get away from sugar in this society.  and Agave syrup is worse than high fructose corn sugar.  forget synthetic sweeteners...backstrap molasses has concentrated pesticides...

if you are going to have sugar, use this.  its the least refined, meaning the sugars are locked up inside a bunch of protiens and complex carbs, so you metabolize it slower, meaning your body will turn less of it into fat and you won't have insulin spikes that cause you to want to eat more.  plus insulin spikes are horrible for your entire body, not just your pancreas.
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Great way to flavor your water in a healthy way. I used to add those sugar free syrups used in drinks to my water...but wasn't sure the splenda in them was the best choice. Then I saw this Infuser bottle and realized that it would be a much healthier way to flavor my water so I can drink enough each day. The 32 ounce size is perfect and it has so many "slots" in the infuser basket that it really puts out the flavor. The instructions said to add the water, then the infuser basket full of whatever you want, and then the lid. Shake and wait 30 mintues for the fruits to flavor the water. I tried to drink it right away, and....it really did not taste like anything...but after the 30 minutes or more...it was full of flavor.  When I first got it, I did not have much fresh fruit on hand, so I tried some freeze dried fruit. It turned out really good...but I would suggest not to do bananas...it was not my favorite, but the other freeze dried fruits I tried were great. Then I tried frozen blueberries...and that was perfect. Not only did it flavor the water well, but it kept the water colder longer. I have tried fresh raspberries with 1 slice of lemon, and that was super yummy. Oranges give a nice refreshing flavor as well. I remember trying some Mint infused water in a bottle at QFC...and loved it...but the bottles were so expensive. So I grew my own mint and now with this infuser, I can make it myself and it taste as good if not better :) . I can't wait to keep trying all the different combinations I think of. They also sent a PDF of different recipes that you can try, but many of them required ingredients I did not have in my pantry. With these great flavors, I can easily drink 2 of these (which is the 8 - 8 oz glasses that they suggest a day) and find I actually drink 3 or 4 of them because it tastes so good. :) I also love that it is spill proof and the lid had a latch to make sure it doesn't open by mistake, but super easy to pop open to take a drink. The rubberized grip on it also makes sure that it doesn't slip out of your hands. I can't say enough good about this product...I love it!!!
  I recieved this Infuser water bottle at a discount in exchange for my honest, non-biased review. This is my honest opinion and test results.