I need to make a confession: I couldn’t keep myself away from soda. I did really well for a few weeks but I ended up missing it. I decided to compromise with myself : limit the amount of soda I have & look for alternatives to my favorites. Pepsi NEXT is one of a couple sodas I drink in moderation.
Pepsi NEXT’s claim to fame is that it has 60% less sugar with a real Cola taste. That doesn’t mean anyone should drink more of Pepsi NEXT because it doesn’t have as many calories or sugars. I’m not a doctor, but I’m sure if you do a quick search on Google you will find articles suggesting you limit the amount of soda you drink even if it’s diet. Let’s take a quick comparison of basic nutrition information. You can read the entire nutritional information at Pepsi’s Official Beverage Facts website.
| Pepsi Next | 7.5 fl oz | %DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 |
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| Total Fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 35 | 2 |
| Total Carbs (g) | 10 | 3 |
| Sugars (g) | 10 |
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| Protein (g) |
| Pepsi | 7.5 fl oz | %DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
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| Total Fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Sodium | 20 | 1 |
| Total Carbs (g) | 26 | 9 |
| Sugars (g) | 26 |
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| Protein (g) | 0 |
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While I was pregnant I developed Gestational Diabetes. I maintained my Gestational Diabetes with diet only. The only way I could enjoy soda was if it was diet because it ran up my blood sugar. I had a horrible time getting use to cola “diet” sodas because of the strong chemical aftertaste.
When I tried Pepsi NEXT the very first time (about two months ago) I only noticed a fairly mild chemical aftertaste when my can of soda was fairly lukewarm. When Pepsi NEXT is cold I don’t notice an aftertaste. It truly tastes like a Pepsi without as much sugar. If you decide to drink Pepsi NEXT I suggest making sure it is ice cold. It’s also really good in the 20z variety you find at convenience stores.
If you’re looking for a refreshing beverage that is a compromise between regular soda and diet soda I recommend giving Pepsi NEXT a try. You might surprised at how good it actually tastes. I know I was.
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Thanks for the review. I’ve always wondered about this. Good to know it tastes good…I like my soda really cold AND on ice. I bet I’d like this!
I love Pepsi Products!
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Good review! I’m a huge Pepsi fan and have yet to try Pepsi Next. I guess that will be my Next purchase.
Patty E. recently posted..Hamburger Helper to the Rescue! (Review)
I quit soda in June and boy was it hard! Maybe I should have used something like this to stop slowly instead of cold turkey.
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I love Pepsi Next.
I may have to try this!
Heather Bryant recently posted..What is Aspergers Syndrome?
Soda is my weakness. I am addicted to it, I love it so much! I will have to try this one
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I used to drink Pepsi all the time, but I really have cut down to having one every so often. I will try out the Pepsi Next when I’m craving for a Pepsi again.
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