Is SodaStream a Healthier Soda Alternative?

David Zinczenko compares the health benefits of the do-it-yourself soda and brand-name colas.

[@eternal.prospect]

I got the soda stream about a year and a half ago. I stopped drinking brand name sodas like coke, sprite, and Pepsi and just drank the soda stream version. I've lost some weight and I think it's simply because of that. I didn't change anything else.

[@amalio2265]

I usually make just carbonated water in my SodaStream and I love it! It removes my soda cravings after a glass or two.

[@BRBallin1]

I figured out how to buy my soda syrups for $4 and used a Google Express promo to buy 2 of them for $2.50 each. So 1 liter of soda costs me 18/60 + 3/10 = $0.60 to make at home. Sure you can probably buy the same amount in 2L bottle but those go flat if you don't consume in the next hour.

[@DeanRendar]

The fizz is the reason meals feel more complete and filling to me compared to a flat drink, I can get by with less food that way.

[@MrGean83]

I miss them Sodastream commercials. One of the funny, less depressing ones.

[@keesvanderaa1420]

Drink it without the sugary flavour, its better than water

[@wasaby_sauce]

@Trevor Johnston yes!

[@michaeldwyer1427]

what happens if you use soda and re soda it? is it like super soda?

[@DeanRendar]

It will explode and leak at the seams, I tried refizzing a bottle that had gone somewhat flat got all over.

[@Aquaticus12]

Does it taste good though?

[@BRBallin1]

It tastes fine. Store brand quality. Health-wise, I felt that they were better than plastic bottle and aluminum can Coke/Pepsi brand sodas. Plus with the syrup, you can mix less of it and still get a good sweet taste

[@gregnixon1296]

I want a diet soda for less than 60 cents per two liters produced. Will this do that?

[@KoolKukumber]

Depends how much you find the flavor for, you can probably find a diet flavor on eBay for cheap but the machine is expensive upfront

[@tmanqz]

I use this for my flavored sparkling water addiction.

[@mattrountree.]

Soda has acid, SodaStream does not. Sodastream is better.

[@darknessblades]

and the worst part, if you compare it to prices in the EU for the "cheapest soda" you will NEVER save any money. {only when you refill the cylinders, or use a special adapter}

[@DeanRendar]

Yeah theres a $30 adapter tube that lets you use cheap refillable paintball c02 canisters that are like 5 times the capacity of the official $20 refills. you just have to deal with the tube and canister hanging out the back

[@KoolKukumber]

@@DeanRendar link plz

[@chas9914]

I was thinking about buying one now I'm reconsider

[@MrGean83]

Sodastream makes water superior. ;)

[@empirex6685]

can you recarbonate old soda

[@drpuggles9798]

Empire X66 yes, it doesn't work out as good as just making your own though 😊

[@pan_jam]

The warning says to not carbonate anything other then water

[@ashIesha]

There goes that idea....

[@DoomCrewLive]

I just use mio in mine

[@daleval2182]

Either way Pepsi wins, over Coke, they own Soda Stream lol, make real fruit flavor, get a. Adaptor and use the 3 gallon cylinder of Co2, then cheaper, and you control additives

[@unlisted9494]

What if i told you there was a much healthier alternative, AND it's almost nearly free. Water. You would really be surprised what being properly hydrated and eating decent foods will do for you. SodaStream is just a fancy name for flavored, carbonated sugar water... but hey, it's damn sure healthier than soda.

[@vio2112]

What if I told you plain jane water sucks and that many of prefer a delicious sweet carbonated soda instead?

[@tmanqz]

What if I told you I like sparkling water and plain water is boring...

[@BRBallin1]

Water is great when exercising, but when I am eating a meal, I want to drink something that I can enjoy drinking rather than just stay hydrated.

[@kylegarvey6907]

You could drink soda just drink more water than soda

[@brynmcdougald2418]

Don't be that guy cmon

[@hankterreros223]

sodastream?,..i thought you said steadystream.´´hey this taste like kool-aid´´....later...

[@pannaahir2324]

i purchase the soda syrups. .plz sent the link

[@pannaahir2324]

reply fast

[@davidsghost4993]

We've all heard from the Dentist that it's bad for the teeth.

[@DeanRendar]

Yea even if its plain carbonated water due to carbonic acid erosion, I hope theres some add in powder to somehow counterbalance this in development

[@KoolKukumber]

@@DeanRendar I did not hear that actually. But as long as it’s not too often, like a few times a week is it alright? We have seltzer maybe thrice a week at home

[@AnitaLife27]

product endorsement much?

[@egotripp-gn4bt]

I dont use those nasty flavors lol I accent with fresh mint

[@kell_checks_in]

TURN OFF THE MUSIC OVER SPEECH.

[@heathweather5995]

I drink diet cola almost every day for decades! I'm still alive and well. No joke.

[@MrBradkc]

People don't say diet coke kills you, what they are finding out it contains known cancer agents. Big difference. Just like cigs, you could smoke for 60 years and die in a car accident.

[@TJVliet]

thats true, but then again ozzy is still alive too

[@TJVliet]

lol.

[@daleval2182]

@@TJVliet lol ozzy, he drinks gasoline, and makes it look tasty

[@JessicaMary0702]

Wow he’s annoying