Fizz Free February is a campaign created by SugarSmart to help kick out the sugary drinking habit and reduce how much sugar you consume just by cutting out fizzy drinks and develop a new healthier habit.

Benefits for cutting out sugar in drinks:

• Aids in weight loss

• Can contribute to reducing the build-up of fat in our arteries (these are the blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart).

• Alters the taste buds in the mouth to accommodate a lower craving for sugar

• Prevents enamel erosion on teeth

• Allows for better management of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease

Top Tips:

• Try making your own lemon or strawberry flavoured water with freshly cut lemon and strawberry slices in either a jug of water or even in your own water bottle!

• Although diet alternatives are low to no sugar inside, they can still erode the enamel on your teeth due to the fizz

• The best drink to have is water – this has no sugar, no fizz (unless sparkling) and no calories! Water can provide sufficient hydration, prevent dry lips, headaches and improve concentration levels. Try aim for at least 8 glasses / 2L of water a day!