Captain's Log

Juice!

So what's on the menu today? Juice! If you drink soda every day, you should think twice before you grab you next drink. The caffeine is addictive, and a very large percentage of the population in the US is hooked. On top of that most soda will literally dissolve your teeth over time. Most sodas are carbonated and also contain phosphoric acid, which drops the pH down to 2.5 (That's low trust me). Juice is an excellent alternative, and here are two you should try.

Juicy Juice rocks. It's 100% juice, not watered down. On top of that, there's no sugar added, but they still manage to have 26 grams of sugar in 8 ounces of juice. I'm still not sure how they pull that magic off. Also it tastes great. I've switched over from Capri Sun to the juice boxes, and I love it. I know some of you might have a strong allegiance to Capri Sun, with the cool pouches and childhood memories, but it just isn't on the same level as Juicy Juice. The taste difference is astonishing. Also don't let the kids marketing campaign deter you. Unlike Trix, it not just for kids. (aside: I feel your pain, Rabbit.) When it comes to Juicy Juice flavors, I go with Kiwi Strawberry, and sometimes Berry, but they are all pretty good.

For a more 'grown-up' drink, try Ocean Spray Ruby Tangerine juice. It's got grapefruit bite with tangerine to mellow things out - but not too much. The taste and tanginess of this juice are hard to beat. I can't get enough of this stuff. If tangerines aren't your thing, there's a whole line of Ruby products including Mango, Strawberry, Lemonade, and of course, pure Ruby.

So next time you are at the supermarket, think twice about your coke/soda (not pop) and get some Juice!