Our kids don't have much freedom regarding what they eat and drink. So I get excited when I find a beverage that doesn't contain any carbohydrates. It's great when the kids can grab a drink and not think twice about popping the top.

I found Sparkling Essence in our local health food store as well as the healthfood section of our local grocery store. It has no carbohydrates. The kids have tried all  four flavors currently available. JoJo likes Lemon while Nick prefers Mint. . A package of four 10.5 fl oz. cans cost about $4.00.

Here's a bit of info from the company's website:


Sparkling Essence combines the subtle flavor of organic lemons, cooling mint, whole blueberries, and fresh cucumbers with the tingling sensation of sparkling spring water. We use real organic ingredients, brew them in pure spring water, and then remove everything except the essence. The result: a light and refreshing flavor, but without any calories, added sugar, or artificial ingredients