Crystal lite is like my go to with water but the third ingredient is aspartame....should I be drinking this since it has that in it even though that's what the doctor specifically says to drink because there's no sugar in it? I'm just curious if anyone else has noticed it in the list of ingredients or not.

I studied some nutrition when I qualified as a sports masseuse. In my knowledge aspartame affects you by causing people to crave sugars. As it gives a fake sugar rush. I would avoid it personally. I had dreadful trouble getting over sugar addiction. If hate to have to try again.. Only my opinion.

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I am a sweet & low fan, drink it all the time (hot tea, coffee name it) and I drink CL as my back up drink as well to switch things up.

The only response you are going to get is "sugar is better" "artificial sugars are bad bad bad" lol etc (quoting a previous topic posted) but these are personal preferences and not band related

I've read that all artificial sweeteners spark sugar cravings. I have not experienced that myself, but that's what some of the latest research shows.

I would say, if you like Crystal Lite, and don't have any issues with it - go for it! Generally, I use Splenda whenever I can, but I'll use Equal if that's all that's available. These days, I use it only in my morning coffee. All else I drink, is Water. But I honestly do not see an issue with it, unless you specifically notice something negative.

I've read that all artificial sweeteners spark sugar cravings. I have not experienced that myself, but that's what some of the latest research shows.

I would say, if you like Crystal Lite, and don't have any issues with it - go for it! Generally, I use Splenda whenever I can, but I'll use Equal if that's all that's available. These days, I use it only in my morning coffee. All else I drink, is Water. But I honestly do not see an issue with it, unless you specifically notice something negative.

My thoughts exactly.

If you have a bad reaction to it, then don't use it. If you don't have any adverse reactions then enjoy.

Nah no bad reaction and not craving sugar so I guess I'm good :-) thanks girls I really appreciate it!

Another one to try is Stevia.

Another one to try is Stevia.

I really want to like Stevia, but I just can't get used to it. I've tried all different brands, but it still has a different taste. But health wise, it really is the best choice for a non-caloric sweetener.

Another one to try is Stevia.

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I really like truvia I got use to it in my tea.

Xylitol is the best option for me. It tastes the most like sugar but is healthier than most, like stevia. However, in large doses, it can cause diarrhea, though I've never had that experience, I don't use that much.

Xylitol is the best option for me. It tastes the most like sugar but is healthier than most, like stevia. However, in large doses, it can cause diarrhea, though I've never had that experience, I don't use that much.

Xylitol can cause diarrhea? I'll think I'll try it! I'll pick up some Xylitol, and get rid of the MiraLax

drink crystal light 24/7.....only side effect is my little short

legs heading to the potty all the time....

drink crystal light 24/7.....only side effect is my little short legs heading to the potty all the time....

Lol sounds good to me!

drink crystal light 24/7.....only side effect is my little short

legs heading to the potty all the time....

LOL! Love the visual on that

Mio sweet tea is my favorite! Not sure what's in it but since using it I have doubled my water intake... so it works for me!

I have also served it to friends, HA, and not one person has caught on that it is not real sweet tea.

Trick: I keep a bottle in my purse and while out at a restaurant I will order unsweet tea then squirt some Mio into my glass.. um um good!