RE: Why I Drink A Sarsaparilla Lately
I'm completely addicted to the cola flavor. Sarsaparilla, anise, licorice, and vanilla. Sometimes I have to lay off because the sugar is so bad for my teeth and organs, so I sometimes find teas with a similar flavor. It is very soothing to the throat and sinuses when I'm sick.
I also have a problem gaining weight, because I can go most of the day without feeling hungry, with high metabolism. For me, it is probably more of a blessing than a curse. One time I heard that licorice candy is a good way to gain calories, because it has a lot of sugar and carbs. I swear I could eat good red licorice until my jaw hurts and never get full or tired of eating it.
Not sure you would be able to chew licorice. Did you ever eat candies that you miss that you cannot eat anymore? My teeth are getting so bad, I'm afraid to eat popcorn and sticky/stretchy type candies, but I love buttered popcorn from the movie theatre.
Red licorice sounds awesome, I had seen it in my online shop where I buy some of the things I wanted and maybe I would try those too @creativetruth.
My protein shake is a failure because of my lactose intolerance issue. But maybe soon I will be able to find a lactose free drink but then again I have to look out for its phosphate content. So it is just really hard, there are a lot of factors that gives me such a setback on my goals.
RedVines are made out of wheat gluten, and hollow in the center, which can make a fun straw. Not sure what Wallaby Licorice is made out of, but the Australian style is really soft and smooth.