We'd be hard-pressed to find someone who didn't love indulging in a nice, chocolately dessert every once in a while. National Brownie Day is as good an excuse as any for us to treat ourselves. If you're like us and are careful about your sugar intake, you'll be delighted with these three sugar-free brownie recipes sweetened with nothing but Zevia soda. Bon appetit!

1. These Cola Dark Chocolate Vegan Brownies are truly the definition of a guilt free dessert.

Many of us enjoy a nice, refreshing cocktail every once in a while. With Zevia Mixers, you can enjoy a nice crisp adult beverage without any of the sugar. While every day has happy hour in our book, National Repeal of Prohibition Day is an extra special occasion for us to pour one up. In the spirit of this day, we're sharing 4 of our favorite sugar-free cocktails.

Cookies are a go-to dessert for a reason. Not only are they simple and delicious, they're great for sharing with all of your loved ones. On National Cookie Day, we're whipping up 5 of our favorite Zevia beverage and stevia sweetened cookie recipes. As always, we keep things clean and sugar free.

1. These Cherry Oatmeal Cookies are a clear cut upgrade from your standard oatmeal cookies.

National Cake Day isn't quite the same thing as our birthday, but it might as well be. If you're like us, you're not too mad at any excuse to have our share of some delicious cake, especially when it comes with a fraction of the calories. Don't let added sugar hold you back from enjoying a little bit of dessert today. We've got your back with 5 no sugar added cake recipes to help you celebrate guilt free. 

Almost 10% of the United States population has diabetes – that’s 30.3 million people. As November - National Diabetes Month – wraps up, we want to share tips on how reducing your sugary beverage intake can help prevent and minimize your diabetes risk all year round. Compared to sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages, here are 3 reasons why Zevia makes for a smarter choice.  

Zevia is a better-for-you alternative to drinking sugary beverages

Somewhere along the way, we were told dessert was something you could only indulge in every once in a while. But who says dessert really has to be a bad word? With the help of Zevia, stevia, and good old fashioned fruit, there's no need for us to pack our sweet treats full of sugar anymore. This year, National Dessert Day has come just in time, and we've got just the cure for your sweet tooth with no added sugar. 

This Raspberry Ginger Float will make you forget all about root beer floats. 

Imagine signing up for this study: three days, six meals, all you can eat. Easy enough. Each day, before each meal, you’re fed a sweetened snack. Then you’re turned loose on the buffet. At the end of the three days, you’re thanked by the researchers and sent home. But you wonder: what was the point of the study?

Summer is finally coming to an end after quite a few scorching hot months. Nothing says summer quite like a guilt-free frozen snack, whether it's for dessert or just a sweet afternoon treat. While we still can, we're going to enjoy ourselves a few delicious, but sugar free goodies to enjoy ourselves and send summer off on the right note.

1. Merlot Grape Popsicles - we've got your new happy hour favorite covered with this red wine dessert.

If you’re cutting back on sugar, you already know that ginger ale is a bad choice. Ditto for tonic water, apple juice and sweet tea. These drinks, and many others like them, fall under one category: sugar-sweetened beverages. To keep things simple, let’s just call them SSBs.

You know SSBs. They’re the sugary sodas, fruit juices, energy drinks and other saccharine sippables on display at your local gas station. Oh, you were looking for water? Try checking behind that purple stuff.

We have seen record heat waves this summer, which is reminding us just how important it is to stay hydrated. Water is the most important nutrient, and it’s what helps us maintain and regulate body temperature. Your lean body mass contains 70 to 75 percent water that we need to replenish throughout the day. While most people drink water regularly, it’s even more important when the temperature spikes.

Here are a few tips to make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your body hydrated in tip top condition.

1. Drink before you get thirsty.

We all know by now that excessive sugar consumption is linked to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, all serious conditions that can dramatically decrease length and quality of life. But even for healthy people, sugar consumption can cause long-term harm in ways that might not be as obvious. When combined together over time, sugar’s impacts on the body can lead to long term damage and even chronic health conditions. Here are 3 less talked about ways that sugar affects your body that you might not be aware of. 

Sugar ages your skin

What's a party without some nice, refreshing beverages? World Party Day is upon us and we're in the festive mood. To celebrate, we're sharing a few of our favorite cocktails and mocktails as some inspiration for todays festivities. As always, we keep things all natural and free of any added sugar.

Since March is National Kidney Month, it feels appropriate to shine some light how exactly hydration affects kidney health. The most recent CDC data reveals that kidney disease is in the top 10 leading causes of death in the US. Ensuring that your body is hydrated plays a big role in keeping your kidneys working properly.

We’ve all experienced the emotional impact of a sugar crash, the moody, disoriented, anxious feeling commonly experienced a few hours after consuming heavy sugar and carbs. Doctors and scientists call it “reactive hypoglycemia.” Symptoms can include fatigue, unclear thinking, headaches, irritability, tremors, and yes, even depression.

Currently, coronary artery disease – also known as ischemic heart disease – is the leading cause of death worldwide by a fair margin. With February being American Heart Month, we’re taking time to help raise awareness of heart disease and shed some light on how to prevent it. These 5 important tips will help ensure your heart is as healthy as can be.

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