Summer’s heating up—and so is our curiosity! In this lively episode of Living Vividly, we shake things up with a massive taste test of lemon and lemon-lime drinks. But forget regular soda—these are modern alternatives packed with probiotics, prebiotics, fiber, natural sweeteners, and functional ingredients like ashwagandha and monk fruit.Drinks We Sampled:Leisure Hydration (non-carbonated electrolyte refresher)Olipop Lemon Lime (prebiotic soda alternative)Health-Ade Pop (kombucha brand’s soda alternative)Zevia Lemon Lime (classic stevia-sweetened soda)Culture Pop (real spices + probiotics)Poppi (apple cider vinegar sodas)GoodBelly Sparkling (light, clean probiotic soda)Kevita Lemon Ginger (kefir soda with probiotics)We rate each drink on taste, sweetness, carbonation, and “would we buy it again?” Plus, we dig into the big health questions:Is agave nectar really better than sugar?How do prebiotics and probiotics differ—and why do you need both?Does stevia leave a weird aftertaste?What’s the deal with fiber in drinks?If you’re looking for soda swaps, want to avoid excess sugar, or simply want to sip smarter this summer, this is your ultimate guide. Come laugh (and taste) along with us!