{"id":75758,"date":"2026-02-20T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=75758"},"modified":"2026-02-19T15:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:38:12","slug":"other-things-i-consumed-2-20-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2026\/02\/20\/other-things-i-consumed-2-20-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"OTHER THINGS I CONSUMED: 2\/20\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Slice<\/p>\n

Slice Apple Healthy Soda<\/h3>\n

There needs to be more apple-flavored sodas on shelves. Sure, I could stick some apple juice into a Sodastream, but that might void its warranty. One of the best apple sodas I\u2019ve had was from Slice way back when. But then Slice got sliced out of the market. But as we all know, Slice made a comeback last year, and now that we\u2019re a year or so into its resurrection, the brand has brought back its apple flavor, but, um, a healthier version with prebiotics and probiotics. <\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t the first apple-flavored soda with gut stuff. Olipop makes a delicious Crisp Apple flavor that is a top-tier Olipop variety. If this Slice version is as good or as good as the original Slice Apple, we\u2019ll have a winner here. However, while its aroma is enticing, its flavor unfortunately pales in comparison to Olipop\u2019s Crisp Apple, which has a fruitiness that, well, um, pops. This Slice soda? Not so much. It\u2019s very underwhelming. I\u2019ll stick with Crisp Apple.<\/p>\n

Stiller\u2019s Shirley Temple Soda<\/h3>\n

\"Stiller\u2019s<\/p>\n

If you asked me what celebrity would come out with a soda line, I\u2019d probably rattle off a bunch of YouTubers. Didn\u2019t expect Ben Stiller to have one. Much like a lot of new sodas nowadays, it\u2019s a “better for you” soda. Now you might be thinking, “Oh, so it\u2019s like Olipop and Poppi.” Well, I\u2019m going to pop that thought because there\u2019s nothing in this that your gut microbiome will appreciate. No fiber. No apple cider vinegar. No pre- or probiotics. There\u2019s just some fruit juice and natural flavors, along with a bunch of sweeteners: cane sugar, stevia, and monk fruit. The soda has only 30 calories.<\/p>\n

The can claims its “The World\u2019s Refreshing-est Soda.” I\u2019m going to follow that with the World\u2019s Eye Rolling-est Eye Roll. Because it\u2019s a soda, by nature it\u2019s most likely going to be refreshing, but “World\u2019s Refreshing-est”? Nope. It smells nice and there\u2019s a mild cherry taste with a bit of citrus in the background. But its flavor doesn\u2019t strike my taste buds as hard as others. Plus, there\u2019s an earthy twist in the aftertaste that makes an okay soda a little less okay. Sorry, Mr. Stiller. I\u2019ll rewatch Severance<\/em>, but I won\u2019t repurchase your soda.<\/p>\n

Wheat Thins Ranch Crackers<\/h3>\n

\"Wheat<\/p>\n

Am I in another timeline? Because I\u2019m pretty sure ranch-flavored Wheat Thins have been a thing for a very long time. Long enough that I\u2019m sure it has gone through box design changes. But here we are in 2026 with Wheat Thins Ranch Crackers with a “NEW” banner on the box. I guess it must be a new and improved version. <\/p>\n

\"Wheat<\/p>\n

I\u2019m 100 percent sure I\u2019ve had the previous version on multiple occasion, but I can\u2019t quite remember what it tastes like, so I\u2019m unable to compare. But I won\u2019t forget these crackers because they are wonderful. Every bite definitely says “ranch.” Their seasoning is tangy, creamy, slightly herby and garlicky, and every cracker is well seasoned. I hate to admit this, but I ate two-thirds of the box while rewatching Severance<\/em>. I stopped myself once my fingers realized they were hitting the bottom of the box. Okay, I didn\u2019t stop just then. I mean, my hand was still in the box, so why not take out a couple more before closing it. They\u2019re that good.<\/p>\n

Poppi Amaya\u2019s Island Colada<\/h3>\n

\"Poppi<\/p>\n

I have no idea who Amaya is. Pop singer? Siri and Alexa\u2019s cousin? The can says something about “Love Island.” I have no idea what that is. Is it like a reboot of the TV show “The Love Boat,” but on an island? I\u2019m so out of it in terms of American pop culture. All I do is watch anime and Asian dramas with quirky characters, and listen to 90s rap and Japanese and Korean pop and rock.<\/p>\n

However, I do know that Amaya\u2019s Island Colada is a tasty prebiotic soda. It might be in my top 5 favorite Poppi flavors. It starts off with a sweet pineapple flavor that pleases my taste buds, and then it\u2019s followed by a creamy coconut flavor that, thankfully, isn\u2019t overwhelming. The pineapple gets a tad sour in the aftertaste, but not enough to make me pucker because the creamy coconut helps prevent that. Also, unlike some other Poppi flavors, I didn\u2019t notice the apple cider vinegar.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a limited edition flavor, so set sail to pick one up if a pi\u00f1a colada-flavored prebiotic soda interests you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Slice Apple Healthy Soda There needs to be more apple-flavored sodas on shelves. Sure, I could stick some apple juice into a Sodastream, but that might void its warranty. One of the best apple sodas I\u2019ve had was from Slice way back when. But then Slice got sliced out of the market. 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