How about drinking without a straw? #knowsomthingdiffernt #healthylifestyle #Healthlydiet #Dietitionpreeti Yes, there are alternatives for paper straws – metal straws, bamboo straws, and even straws made with food, like the cookie straws at Starbucks. Sippy cups are also a viable option. But it is pertinent to ask a more basic question: do we actually need straws? Can’t we drink directly from the glass? Apart from the strange taste in your mouth, here are some more reasons not to use straws.