I treat myself to a diet Ginger ale once or twice a week. Haven't had a Coke Classic in a year and a half.
Lately, I've added Prosecco and Cava to my beverage list. I've been taking a wine and viticulture class at the local CC, and it's been a lot of fun. My adult beverage intake is now maybe 3-5 glasses a week.
I used to drink a lot of diet Mountain Dew. My beverages now are water, coffee, tea, wine & beer. I can make a case for the health benefits of these drinks. I eat fresh fruit instead of juice(too much sugar). I do drink low sodium V8 juice which I spice up with cayenne pepper. It’s an excellent source of potassium.
Btw, I turn 60 this year,too. Three years ago I thought my life was over. Doctors solution was ever more prescribed drugs which just kept making things worse. I started doing intense research on diet, supplements etc. until now I am enjoying great health and looking forward to many good years ahead.