{"id":6020,"date":"2023-07-27T07:18:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T00:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6020"},"modified":"2023-07-27T07:18:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T00:18:43","slug":"this-hibiscus-soda-replaced-my-usual-can-of-pop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6020","title":{"rendered":"This Hibiscus Soda Replaced My Usual Can of Pop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">A<\/span>nother day, another new good-for-you beverage company seems to hit the market. And while that may sound a bit jaded, the proof is in the numbers. In fact, the global functional beverage market is poised to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/foodinstitute.com\/focus\/functional-beverage-market-percolating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/foodinstitute.com\/focus\/functional-beverage-market-percolating\">$198.1 billion by 2026<\/a> (in 2021, it was $120 billion), which is a 10.5 percent annual growth rate from 2021 to 2026.<\/div>\n<p>The great news is that some of these drinks are <em>actually<\/em> worth making a little extra room in the fridge\u2014and for more than just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/optimal-hydration-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/optimal-hydration-longevity\/\">thirst-quenching hydration<\/a>. Case in point: <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-661577%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fruby.fun%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhibiscus-soda-anti-inflammatory%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ruby.fun\/\">Ruby<\/a>, the hibiscus beverage brand that\u2019s putting the fun in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/functional-energy-drinks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/functional-energy-drinks\/\">functional beverages<\/a>. It almost goes without saying I was instantly drawn to the prospect of a new, more exciting way to consume hibiscus, considering it\u2019s an ingredient that\u2019s long been touted for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hibiscus-tea-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hibiscus-tea-benefits\/\">impressive health benefits<\/a>\u2014it&#8217;s high in antioxidants and packed with vitamins, to name a few. (Its snazzy packaging and branding also helped.)<\/p>\n<p>So, how about we crack open a can of sparkling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hibiscus-food-drink-brands\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hibiscus-food-drink-brands\/\">hibiscus soda<\/a> while delving into the benefits of the drink with help from a registered dietitian?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s inside a can of this hibiscus water soda<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First things first, let\u2019s delve into the product. Ruby is a hibiscus beverage brand that sells a variety of products ranging from functional sparkling sodas to infused water. Today, I\u2019ll be honing in on their line of sparkling drinks, which are free of artificial ingredients, preservatives, and sweeteners, and come in a variety of flavors (including Original, Berry Cherry, Fuji Apple, Concord Grape, and Blood Orange). According to the makers behind Ruby, the drink was formulated to contain over <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1093331%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fruby.fun%252Fpages%252Fabout&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhibiscus-soda-anti-inflammatory%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ruby.fun\/pages\/about\">1,000 antioxidants<\/a> like beta-carotene and vitamin C, as well as additional vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hibiscus-soda-anti-inflammatory\/\" current-title=\"This Canned Sparkling Hibiscus Water Is the Most Refreshing Way To Fight Inflammation and Boost Hydration\" current-image=\"hibiscus-soda-cups-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-26\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hibiscus-soda-anti-inflammatory\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hibiscus-soda-anti-inflammatory\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hibiscus-soda-anti-inflammatory\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Health benefits of hibiscus drinks, according to a registered dietitian<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While hibiscus <em>soda<\/em> is a novel product, consuming hibiscus in other ways (like tea) is far from new in many parts of the world. In fact, it\u2019s a globally-enjoyed beverage in many cultures, including preparations like chicha de saril in Panama, karkad\u00e9 in North Africa, and agua de jamaica in North, Central, and South America, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its delicious flavor and sunny magenta hue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionnowcounseling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionnowcounseling.com\/\">Lauren Manaker<\/a>, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT says that hibiscus is rich in health benefits (especially the sepals that protect the bud of the flower\u2014this is the edible portion of the plant). \u201cHibiscus water, in its purest form, can be a hydrating beverage with some impressive features and benefits. Hibiscus water is a natural source of antioxidants and, therefore, may help protect your cells from oxidative damage,\u201d Manaker says.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, hibiscus contains vitamin C and an anti-inflammatory plant compound known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anthocyanin-benefits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/anthocyanin-benefits\/\">anthocyanin<\/a>, which gives the plant its gorgeous color. &#8220;Anthocyanin has been linked to heart health and brain health benefits,&#8221; says Manaker. That said, like most things in life, consuming hibiscus in moderation is key. (Many common preparations of hibiscus drinks include an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-much-sugar-a-day\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-much-sugar-a-day\/\">excessive amount of sugar<\/a>, which Manaker notes is best to limit.)<\/p>\n<h2><strong>So, how does Ruby stack up against other hibiscus drinks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From a Manaker\u2019s perspective, Ruby is a fun alternative to sparkling water or even soda, especially for those who like the effervescence of a hydrating drink (with a few functional benefits). \u201cThe brand offers varieties that contain no added sugar, which makes for a sweetener-free option that is free from anything artificial,\u201d Manaker says.<\/p>\n<p>That said, she points out that some of the flavored options can contain up to 10 grams of added sugar. \u201cThe American Heart Association [AHA] recommends that most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/how-much-sugar-is-too-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/how-much-sugar-is-too-much\">limit their added sugar to around 25 grams per day<\/a>. While this drink will be a better option than a traditional soda\u2014which can contain over 30 grams of added sugar per can\u2014it\u2019s still contributing almost 40 percent of the limit of added sugar a person should be consuming every day per this association,\u201d Manaker says. All to say: If you&#8217;re concerned about added sugar, go for Ruby\u2019s unsweetened options. It&#8217;s really a matter of personal preference.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>I tried hibiscus water soda, and here\u2019s what I thought<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>From a flavor perspective, there\u2019s no denying that Ruby\u2019s sparkling hibiscus water drinks are a ten out of ten. My favorite was the Fuji Apple option which was perfectly fizzy and tasted sweet and slightly tangy, like a freshly-picked apple from the orchard. As Manaker pointed out, this drink was sweet (has 10 grams of sugar per serving derived from organic fruit)\u2014but not in an offensive way. To that end, the product is only made with three ingredients: water (we love her), organic apple juice, and organic brewed hibiscus. Plain and simple.<\/p>\n<p>On days when I\u2019m well below my sugar intake for the day, this drink is the perfect thing to sip on. It\u2019s super tasty, hydrating, and packed with antioxidants. Honestly, do I wish it contained less sugar? Not really. Considering it comes from natural food sources and tastes so darn great, I\u2019m not too worried as long as I simply consume it in moderation. The perk of adding a bit of hibiscus into my daily routine is convincing enough for me. And, when I\u2019m worried about consuming too much sugar in a day, their <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1093331%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fruby.fun%252Fcollections%252Fall%252Fproducts%252Fruby-unsweetened-2&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhibiscus-soda-anti-inflammatory%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ruby.fun\/collections\/all\/products\/ruby-unsweetened-2\">Unsweetened Hibiscus Water<\/a> will do the trick.<\/p>\n<p><em>How to make a quick and easy anti-inflammatory ginger shot:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Anti-Inflammatory, Immune-Supporting Ginger Shot Recipe | Plant-Based | Well+Good\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dMJTBzx4Pm4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another day, another new good-for-you beverage company seems to hit the market. 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