December 21, 2021
The Complete Guide to Delicious Keto Friendly Drinks (That AREN'T Water)!
Obesity is a significant global health hazard, contributing to adult mortality rates as high as 2.8 million per year.
From diabetes to heart disease, these chronic conditions can take over your life, which is why so many are taking a proactive stance. One diet regimen that has shown to be effective is the ketogenic diet — which was coined in the 1920s when Russel Wilder used this diet to treat epilepsy. While still recommended for this purpose, "keto" is now a full-blown buzzword in the dieting world.
Whether you are new to the keto diet or looking for ways to jazz up your everyday choices, you're not limited to plain ol' water when it comes to beverages.
The Pros (and Cons) of the Keto Diet
The basic keto "rules" are simple — consume a diet that consists of high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbohydrate intake. Here is a rough guideline.
- 75% of calories from fat, such as unprocessed nuts, avocado, butter, and oil
- 20% of calories from protein, including eggs, meat, and cheese
- 5% of calories from carbs, ranging from grains to starchy vegetables, fruits to beans
Once you make this switch, cutting carbs from your diet, your body begins to burn fatty acids — or "ketones" for energy. The pros are vast, including weight loss and a myriad of other health benefits.
The cons? Some people find it hard to sustain themselves, especially when they cannot find food and drinks that satisfy their nutritional needs and taste buds.
You may be starting to get the hang of what foods you can and can not eat, but drinks are a whole other beast. Are you bored of just water? Are you trying to eliminate diet sodas from your life — or looking for keto-friendly drinks and keto energy drinks that don't suck? Well, your life is about to get a whole lot brighter.
Drum roll, please.
Introducing True Citrus Products
The answer to your keto prayers is here — True Citrus products tick all the boxes.
True Citrus offers over 40 different Citrus Wedge Replacements, Water Enhancers, and Drink Mixes, including options for those following a strict keto diet.
We're all about:
- Making low or zero-calorie drinks with little or no sugar
- Creating convenient drinks made from real citrus
- Recipes that aren't made with artificial sweeteners or preservatives
- Natural flavors that make your taste buds sing
- Developing recipes that support a low calorie, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and keto lifestyle
True Citrus Unsweetened Products
Need a simple and delicious way to add the taste of real limes, oranges, lemons, and grapefruits to your water at home or on the go? Want something with even more pizzazz? What about lime coconut, lemon raspberry, lemon cucumber, or orange pineapple?
You can have all of the above and more, with Crystallized Wedges and Fruit Infusions — both of which have zero calories and zero sugar, by the way.
These water enhancers are made with three simple ingredients. Each packet helps you fight dehydration and the frustration of never having anything exciting to drink. You no longer need to chop up up a whole cutting board of fruit to enjoy the taste of infused water. There's no labor and no waste.
Yup, that's music to keto dieter's ears everywhere.
Sweetened Drink Mixes
For those who seek a little sweetness while still sticking to their keto diet, True Citrus also offers a range of Sweetened Drink Mixes. These drink mixes transform water into a full-bodied beverage, helping you cut out sugar-packed fruit juice. Being just ten calories, with 1 gram of sugar each, you can enjoy the flavors of black cherry, mango, watermelon, and wildberry, lemon. There are even lemon and peach iced tea options.
True Lemon Energy
Are you someone that needs a boost in the morning? Are you trying to find keto energy drinks to replace coffee or conventional energy drinks?Say goodbye to the jitters and chemically-laden drinks made with ingredients you can't pronounce, and say hello to a "true lemon" alternative.
True Lemon Energy is the answer you seek. Simpler, cleaner, and available for a fraction of the cost, these flavored drink mixes source caffeine from green tea. With zero calories, zero sugar, and 100% RDA of vitamin C, a glass (or two) of wild cherry cranberry or strawberry dragonfruit is a no-brainer.
To Look and Feel Your Best, Address All Aspects of Your Life
Finding beverages you love that are low in calories and sugar is a massive milestone — but that's just part of the hurdle you face.
Whether you're trying to shed excess weight or want to live a happier, healthier life, you need to focus on your body and mind. You need to address nutritional habits, ensure proper hydration, and tend to your mental health. To help you along your journey, we've created a shortlist of excellent resources. We want you to be the best version of yourself, starting today. Happy reading!
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