Comments on: The Soda Stream for Homemade Soda http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/ Green and Natural Parenting Fri, 25 May 2012 00:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Karen http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-24751 Karen Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:01:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-24751 I've also heard of people putting flavored Stevia in their carbonated water. I’ve also heard of people putting flavored Stevia in their carbonated water.

]]> By: Thelegendarystm http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-24748 Thelegendarystm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:14:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-24748 Get a proofreader Get a proofreader

]]> By: Deke Rivers http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-24438 Deke Rivers Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:38:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-24438 Not sure why all the negativity against Splenda compared to high fructose corn syrup used in most commercial sidas. I've found the soda stream syrups to be significantly lower in sugar and sodium when compared to Coke, Pepsi, etc. The BPA free bottles are high quality and if rinsed and cleaned right away are easy to use. Add to orange, cranberry, or lemonade for great drinks! In my opinion buy the cheapest soda stream you can find there really isn't any difference to how they work it's just looks. Not sure why all the negativity against Splenda compared to high fructose corn syrup used in most commercial sidas. I’ve found the soda stream syrups to be significantly lower in sugar and sodium when compared to Coke, Pepsi, etc.

The BPA free bottles are high quality and if rinsed and cleaned right away are easy to use.

Add to orange, cranberry, or lemonade for great drinks! In my opinion buy the cheapest soda stream you can find there really isn’t any difference to how they work it’s just looks.

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-23743 Tiffany Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:49:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-23743 Will fizz out of control and probably ruin your machine. Will fizz out of control and probably ruin your machine.

]]> By: nasir http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-23740 nasir Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:46:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-23740 so what happens if you try to carbonate oj? so what happens if you try to carbonate oj?

]]> By: Ali http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-23612 Ali Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:20:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-23612 My brother has one of these, they are pretty neat. We have recently started drinking water kefir here though, healthy probiotics with a fizz!  I am just starting to get my "experimental" recipes tasting better and I am loving it! My brother has one of these, they are pretty neat. We have recently started drinking water kefir here though, healthy probiotics with a fizz!  I am just starting to get my “experimental” recipes tasting better and I am loving it!

]]> By: Kellylashawn http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-23607 Kellylashawn Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:50:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-23607 Just wanted to chime in that sodastream does also carry a line called sparkling naturals.  I think they are free of both hfcs and sucralose.  Of course, they are more expensive than their regular line of syrups (and still have phosphoric acid and probably other unsavory ingredients) but if you are seeking rootbeer or cola, this may be another option  http://www.sodastreamusa.com/Sparkling-Naturals-C51.aspx Just wanted to chime in that sodastream does also carry a line called sparkling naturals.  I think they are free of both hfcs and sucralose.  Of course, they are more expensive than their regular line of syrups (and still have phosphoric acid and probably other unsavory ingredients) but if you are seeking rootbeer or cola, this may be another option  http://www.sodastreamusa.com/Sparkling-Naturals-C51.aspx

]]> By: Mike Spike http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-19119 Mike Spike Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-19119 Anyone here even tried a Soda Stick? If you go to http://www.sodastreamAlternative.com, you'll see what I'm talking about. Couldn't you get free bottles for life using an apparatus like that? Anyone here even tried a Soda Stick? If you go to http://www.sodastreamAlternative.com, you’ll see what I’m talking about. Couldn’t you get free bottles for life using an apparatus like that?

]]> By: Innocent Bystander http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-19102 Innocent Bystander Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:49:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-19102 This may not be the recommendation you are looking for, but you can just use commercial soda bottles half-a-dozen times or more. They're free (well, virtually so). And if you don't wanna rinse 'em out in warm water after using them (which avoids having to wash them), just throw them away. You can always get another at no cost to you. Find out how to use them at http://www.sodastreamalternative.com This may not be the recommendation you are looking for, but you can just use commercial soda bottles half-a-dozen times or more. They’re free (well, virtually so). And if you don’t wanna rinse ‘em out in warm water after using them (which avoids having to wash them), just throw them away. You can always get another at no cost to you. Find out how to use them at http://www.sodastreamalternative.com

]]> By: SodastreamAddict http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-16957 SodastreamAddict Fri, 27 May 2011 00:09:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-16957 I grew up with a Sodastream in our house - the old ones that take glass bottles. Think my Dad purchased it in the 80's here in Australia. I bought my own when I was 21, I've now had it for 12 years! It is definitely the bubbles I am addicted to! I have never used the Sodastream syrups. I either add some fresh lemon juice, mix it with apple juice etc (I find straight juice too sweet) or cordial (a concentrated syrup, you only need to add a little to a glass of water). I grew up with a Sodastream in our house – the old ones that take glass bottles. Think my Dad purchased it in the 80′s here in Australia. I bought my own when I was 21, I’ve now had it for 12 years! It is definitely the bubbles I am addicted to! I have never used the Sodastream syrups. I either add some fresh lemon juice, mix it with apple juice etc (I find straight juice too sweet) or cordial (a concentrated syrup, you only need to add a little to a glass of water).

]]> By: Haholleran http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-16155 Haholleran Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:32:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-16155 Hi Tiffany, I'd hoped to carbonate fruit juices as well but after reading their instructions and your comments, I won't. I'm intrigued about the organic juice concentrates you mention making...can you share your technique for creating these juice concentrates? Hi Tiffany, I’d hoped to carbonate fruit juices as well but after reading their instructions and your comments, I won’t. I’m intrigued about the organic juice concentrates you mention making…can you share your technique for creating these juice concentrates?

]]> By: BKNaturally http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14106 BKNaturally Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:04:31 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14106 It's also great for morning sickness. I drank ginger tea, ginger ale, and ginger beer on a daily basis when the morning sickness was at its worst. Thanks for the chrystallized ginger recipe. It's a really good use for leftover ginger. It’s also great for morning sickness. I drank ginger tea, ginger ale, and ginger beer on a daily basis when the morning sickness was at its worst. Thanks for the chrystallized ginger recipe. It’s a really good use for leftover ginger.

]]> By: julie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14105 julie Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:53:21 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14105 Thank you for the recipe ! Thank you for the recipe !

]]> By: Wanda http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14104 Wanda Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:44:22 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14104 Tried this at the Go Green Expo in NYC and my sister purchased one which of course we borrowed. I gotta say the soda is amazing... you cant really tell the difference and for a soda drinker it would be worth it to purchase. But we are not soda drinkers anymore. And while its a great alternative, the syrups are still made with Sucralose, which is not natural. But I guess its better then HFCS. Tried this at the Go Green Expo in NYC and my sister purchased one which of course we borrowed. I gotta say the soda is amazing… you cant really tell the difference and for a soda drinker it would be worth it to purchase. But we are not soda drinkers anymore. And while its a great alternative, the syrups are still made with Sucralose, which is not natural. But I guess its better then HFCS.

]]> By: Marten http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14103 Marten Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:37:57 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14103 I've had my sodastream for a few years now. Unlike other people, I really do not like their soda syrups and other flavoring mixes. They taste substandard to me - my wife says the non-diet ones taste like diet. Instead, I've been making my own ginger syrup (similar the recipe Sue posted in the comments above) or just add fresh squeezed lemon or lime (or both) to my carbonated water. I'm addicted to the fizzy bubbles too.. and it's much healthier than dumping high fructose corn syrup down your gullet. Nice to see other people use theirs in the same way! A note to Sue's ginger syrup recipe - If you remove the ginger slices from the syrup, roll them in granulated sugar and bake them for a while on a cookie sheet, you have yummy crystallized ginger treats. These are an age-old cure for stomach aches, motion sickness, hot flashes and give relief to many common cold symptoms, and are downright delicious. I’ve had my sodastream for a few years now. Unlike other people, I really do not like their soda syrups and other flavoring mixes. They taste substandard to me – my wife says the non-diet ones taste like diet. Instead, I’ve been making my own ginger syrup (similar the recipe Sue posted in the comments above) or just add fresh squeezed lemon or lime (or both) to my carbonated water. I’m addicted to the fizzy bubbles too.. and it’s much healthier than dumping high fructose corn syrup down your gullet. Nice to see other people use theirs in the same way!

A note to Sue’s ginger syrup recipe – If you remove the ginger slices from the syrup, roll them in granulated sugar and bake them for a while on a cookie sheet, you have yummy crystallized ginger treats. These are an age-old cure for stomach aches, motion sickness, hot flashes and give relief to many common cold symptoms, and are downright delicious.

]]> By: Denise IL http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14102 Denise IL Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:40:59 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14102 We also bought this just before Christmas. It is a super product and built to a great quality. The convenience of being able to have soda on demand is a life-changer. We also bought this just before Christmas.

It is a super product and built to a great quality.

The convenience of being able to have soda on demand is a life-changer.

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14101 Tiffany Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:06:03 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14101 ES, when I said healthier I meant because hubby wouldn't be drinking out of plastic or BPA lined cans.. not because the soda is actually healthier. I agree that it is not healthier in that respect at all. ES, when I said healthier I meant because hubby wouldn’t be drinking out of plastic or BPA lined cans.. not because the soda is actually healthier. I agree that it is not healthier in that respect at all.

]]> By: ES http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14100 ES Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:04:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14100 My husband drinks several sodas a week and my son likes soda too (who gets a few ounces in his own glass when daddy has some so we don't totally demonize it). I would love to offer a healthier option for them but when looking at soda they all contain Splenda. I think Splenda is worse than HFCS in regular soda. I'm not sure if I could get them to switch to seltzer. They kind of like what they know and what they are used to. Anyway, just wanted to point out that sodas have Splenda in them so might kill the health benefits. My husband drinks several sodas a week and my son likes soda too (who gets a few ounces in his own glass when daddy has some so we don’t totally demonize it). I would love to offer a healthier option for them but when looking at soda they all contain Splenda. I think Splenda is worse than HFCS in regular soda. I’m not sure if I could get them to switch to seltzer. They kind of like what they know and what they are used to. Anyway, just wanted to point out that sodas have Splenda in them so might kill the health benefits.

]]> By: Abby http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14099 Abby Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:23:47 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14099 That is so cool! I don't drink much soda but it's definatly an interesting idea! That is so cool! I don’t drink much soda but it’s definatly an interesting idea!

]]> By: Sue http://naturemoms.com/blog/2010/02/05/the-soda-stream-for-homemade-soda/#comment-14098 Sue Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:05:59 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=4100#comment-14098 make a simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar) by bringing it to a boil on the stove until the sugar melts. Include about an inch or two (depending on how strong you like it) of fresh ginger (peeled and chopped into smaller pieces) and then let it steep for an hour. We don't like things overly sweet around here so we just put a small bit of syrup into our sparkling water but that is the great thing about doing it yourself because you can cater to your tastes. Include a squeeze of lime to get a true ginger ale flavor. make a simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar) by bringing it to a boil on the stove until the sugar melts. Include about an inch or two (depending on how strong you like it) of fresh ginger (peeled and chopped into smaller pieces) and then let it steep for an hour. We don’t like things overly sweet around here so we just put a small bit of syrup into our sparkling water but that is the great thing about doing it yourself because you can cater to your tastes. Include a squeeze of lime to get a true ginger ale flavor.

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