Quit Drinking Coke and Try Dr. Gundry's Healthy Soda Alternatives!

dude it's not Coke just because it makes the water dark lol.

What about soda from ginger bug. I use organic no sugar added juice for second fermentation

Dr gundy is a liar you can not make coke out of balsamic lmao

I hate sparkling water anything else i can use

I use Monk Fruit/Stevia extract as my sweet additive.

THANK YOU Dr. Gundry for your wise words; for the record, I'm an otherwise healty 60 year old in decent shape, 5'4" 160 lbs., I spend at least 2 hours at the gym daily (sometimes more) and I follow a VERY STRICT diet, I measure my calories RELIGIOUSLY and I measure my fat, protein and fat intake measuring the grams of each I take daily with the same discipline and diligence that stockbrokers watch the markets and I still developed the devil's own metabolic syndrome from drinking diet sodas, namely Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Pepsi Zero. I conservatively burn anywhere from 600 to 800 calories a day at the gym between lifting weights and using the treadmill and stationay bike, I limit my calorie intake to no more than 1,700 calories a day, I never smoked and never did illegal drugs, I was never much of a drinker and I totally gave up booze 15 years ago, I also totally gave up sweets and desserts 10 years ago and even with all that I don't lose a single pound because I have the worst possible case of insulin resistance. I'm not a fan of Ozempic or any other legal drug but I may have no alternative. My blood sugar is within the normal range, a bit on the high side but not even pre-diabetic. I stopped drinking diet sodas 7 months ago hoping that will help. Again, thank you for your videos, they are truly a public service!

will try this. but sometimes I just love San pelligrino out of a glass bottle 🤤

I worked construction and when I found out that you can't put cast iron pipes close to any drain that coke type drinks go down because it eats the pipes i quit drinking soda

Glad I caught this video , ❤❤ much thank you to Dr. Gundry.

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One of the best sweetener's to use is Xylitol - it's fantastic does not taste like a fake sweetener, tastes exactly like sugar, you cannot tell the difference

These are great. I will definitely be trying at least some of them. My Weeks spot though is with Dr. Pepper. Do you have any suggestions for a Dr Pepper substitute? And what about those lime drinks squirt?

Are these good to water down through out the day

I have try I got the balsamic from trader joe

I have relied on Angostura Bitters for stomach upsets since I was a little kid. My dad would give me a teaspoon full followed with a glass of ginger ale whenever I had an upset stomach. Guess he was ahead of the game. (I’m in my 70s)

Any suggestions for a safe Mtn Dew?

I'm not sure why you say Pellegrino is "balanced" as a simple search shows it is slightly acidic (5s). I was hoping for something to reduce reflux, but it seems this is still too acidic (but not as bad as other things).

Doc it taste like vinegar .

A vinegar, a sweetener, some fruit flavor…….. the doctor’s first drink is a heavily modified Switchel……

I just cant fathom how pelegrino and balsamic vinegar tastes like coke. No way, no how!

Looks good Doc

What about making our own soda water with a soda stream? But who can afford Italian sodas???

Olipop only has 2 g of sugar. Popi has 5. That's a big difference between the two and neither is at 15 grams

THIS DOCTOR WILL BE A SHILL FOR ANYTHING HE CAN MAKE MONEY.....I BELIEVE HE WILL TAKE MONEY AND PROMOTE ANYTHING THAT WILL SERVICE HIS POCKET BOOK WELL.....HE IS A WALKING SCAM

My ginger bug soda is delicious and has robust carbonation

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@Dr Gundry, what about the flavored soda like Bubly, LaCroix, etc. Are those bad for your teeth or digestion?

Smoke cigarettes instead

Stevia stays for ever as an aftertaste.

What about the caffeine in Diet Coke? Doesn't that drive the craving? How would we replace the caffeine content? I will try this but am wondering about the energy boost from the caffeine.

Aspartame makes you stupid. My husband's boss drank so much of it. It would affect my husband being diabetic and autistic it would effect him when he drank diet Coke!

The best "healthy" soda i have seen would be virgils it doesnt have un pronouncible ingregients and it not a huge list and one of the ingridients is the same mushroom used in kombucha

If i want a "soda" i just drink a seltzer water, but i would have to say one of my main fizzy drinks i well drink is kombucha

What is alternative of sanpallegrino?

Sparkling water is more expensive than normal soda . Soda bana ra hai ya wine

This is not a drink for poor people. Everything (except the water) is expensive. 😕

Indigenous groups in Paraguay—specifically certain tribes (often referred to as Matto Grosso Indian tribes or associated with the Guaraní people)—who reportedly used infusions or decoctions of Stevia rebaudiana leaves as a traditional contraceptive. This claim first appeared in scientific literature in a 1968 study published in *Science*, where researchers noted that Paraguayan Matto Grosso Indian tribes used Stevia rebaudiana as an oral contraceptive, alongside their own finding that a water decoction of the plant reduced fertility in female rats (with effects lasting 50–60 days after stopping intake).

Subsequent references in ethnobotanical reviews, safety assessments, and articles (e.g., from the American Botanical Council and reviews in journals) repeat this as a reported traditional or ethnobotanical use by indigenous Paraguayan communities, particularly the Guaraní, who have long used the plant (known as "ka'a he'ê" or "sweet herb") for sweetening, diabetes management, digestion, and other purposes.

However, several important caveats apply:

- The contraceptive use is described as "reported" or "said to be used," but primary sources from indigenous accounts or detailed ethnobotanical fieldwork do not strongly confirm it as a widespread or primary practice. Early descriptions of Guaraní traditional uses (from the late 19th/early 20th century onward) emphasize sweetening yerba mate, treating stomach issues, blood sugar regulation, and tonic effects—not contraception. Some analyses suggest the contraceptive claim may stem from speculation tied to early animal studies rather than direct indigenous testimony.


- Modern scientific studies on fertility effects (in animals and humans) have largely failed to replicate the strong contraceptive results from the 1968 rat study. Many later experiments (including some in the 1980s–2000s) found no adverse effects on fertility, reproduction, or hormones at realistic doses, and purified steviol glycosides (the sweet compounds in commercial stevia) are considered safe by regulators like the FDA, EFSA, and WHO, with no evidence of contraceptive action in humans.


- Claims that it was a reliable "daily contraceptive" in indigenous communities appear exaggerated in some wellness blogs or articles; the evidence is anecdotal/ethnobotanical at best, not verified through comprehensive anthropological records.

In summary: Indigenous peoples in Paraguay (particularly groups linked to the Guaraní) have a long history of using stevia medicinally, and there are longstanding reports that some used it specifically for contraception. But this is not definitively proven as a common or effective traditional practice, and modern evidence does not support stevia having meaningful contraceptive effects today (especially in the refined forms most people consume). The claim is *partially true* in terms of historical reports but not a well-established fact.

Will this break your fast?

Having a hard quitting soda. I'm 51 now and for the last 20 years I drink more soda than water. For me this is something I can't control. This video is helpful. Those of you that quit. What would you recommend or how did you do it? Any advice? I have 3 months to kick the addiction or I will need to start taking pills to avoid being diabetic. Right now I am considered pre diabetic. I don't want to have diabetes nor take pills. Thanks.

Amazing and with no waiting for fermention to finsh, no cooking anything. Thank you for sharing this recipe Dr. Gundry.

❤so good, that you are proving that same thing

Angostura bitters is alcoholic, hows that healthy?

Dr. Gundry's Healthy Soda Recipes


Cola

• Italian Sparkling Water: Must be of Italian origin and should be in a glass bottle. For example, San Pellegrino.

• Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: Choose an aged variety with a thicker consistency for a sweeter, richer flavor. Start with about 1 tablespoon. [Do not use balsamic salad dressing!]

• Allulose: Powdered or liquid.

• Fresh Lime or Lemon (Optional): Add a small squeeze if desired.


Root Beer (or Cream Soda?)

• Italian Sparkling Water

• Bitters: Such as Angostura. The amount wasn’t specified, but appears to be roughly 1 tablespoon from the video.

• Allulose: Add to taste.


Cherry (or Other Fruit-Flavored) Soda

• Italian Sparkling Water

• Flavored Stevia Drops: For example, for a “black cherry vanilla cream” soda, use one squirt of black cherry and one squirt of vanilla. If sensitive to vanilla beans, use imitation vanilla.

• Allulose: Optional, for added sweetness if the stevia alone isn’t sufficient.


My Notes
• Consider mixing the ingredients in a small amount of water before adding them to the sparkling water to reduce foaming. If using liquid allulose, you can add that to the glass first and stir the other ingredients into it before pouring in the sparkling water.


• I’m skeptical that aged balsamic vinegar alone will provide the complex taste of cola. I plan to experiment with adding to it extremely small amounts of vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, etc.


• Cost: 1) The Italian sparkling water alone, can cost more than regular soda. 2) Powdered allulose is less expensive than the liquid form.


• It may be negligible, but be aware that Angostura bitters contains alcohol (44.7% ABV), and other brands are similar.

Can the balsamic vinegar harm tooth enamel? Can it be neutralized with a dash of baking soda? Adding that seems to tame the undue acidity.

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