Did you know that the preservative sodium benzoate is an ingredient that may increase hyperactivity in children? And when this preservative is combined with vitamin C (ascorbic acid) it can form a carcinogen and speed up the aging process. This ingredient is found in most ginger ales so when in doubt i recommend making your own ginger ale at home. 

Homemade Ginger Ale

Ingredients

2 inch piece of Ginger

12 ounces of sparkling water 

squeeze of 1 lemon 

2 tbsp of honey 

Combine and Enjoy!