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Pinky
05-26-2006, 03:57 PM
Ok, I am a bit of a novice with this. I just started driniking this recently. Is it clean? Or at least acceptable? How much is too much? Can I include it in as water intake for the day?
Erik
05-26-2006, 04:02 PM
Originally posted by Pinky@May 26 2006, 11:57 AM
Ok, I am a bit of a novice with this. I just started driniking this recently. Is it clean? Or at least acceptable? How much is too much? Can I include it in as water intake for the day?
1. Depends on your definition of 'clean'

2. In moderation, as with anything.

3. See above.

4. Yes
Pinky
05-26-2006, 04:06 PM
"clean" - food that will not sabatoge my goals of losing fat and maintaining muscle.

is 1 litre too much?

I just recently discovered these and I am hooked! Had 3 water bottles of it yesterday. Each bottle is 590ml (Therefore, 1770 ml).
jrb1980
05-26-2006, 04:17 PM
Pinky - it's like all things with incidental calories - SF syrup, crystal light, salsa....all okay in moderation but if you get out of hand then they can easily add 100calories a day which then MAY become a problem for some. Try diluting the crystal light.
Pinky
05-26-2006, 04:20 PM
I totally dilute it as it is. I don't like the aspertame taste. It only has 4 calories per serving. This seems ok to me....
EmilytheStrange
05-26-2006, 04:34 PM
My stomach can't tolerate Crystal Light :dry: It burns my tummy :(
Erik
05-26-2006, 04:36 PM
Originally posted by EmilytheStrange@May 26 2006, 12:34 PM
My stomach can't tolerate Crystal Light :dry: It burns my tummy :(
I've heard that a few times actually. I wonder what causes that.

I also find it very acidic.

When I use it, I definitely dilute it a lot just to give the water a little taste.
Sarah
05-26-2006, 04:56 PM
kool-aide w/ splenda tastes better than CL in my opinion. CL also does a number on my stomach. kool-aide never causes me problems. not that i drink it that much.
janey
05-26-2006, 05:26 PM
The new Nestea with splenda tastes better then CL as well. I also like the flavours of Nestea better. I was a Crystal Lightaholic.
Erik
05-26-2006, 05:27 PM
Originally posted by janey@May 26 2006, 01:26 PM
The new Nestea with splenda tastes better then CL as well. I also like the flavours of Nestea better. I was a Crystal Lightaholic.
It uses splenda instead of aspartame? Is this the stuff you get at Walmart?
janey
05-26-2006, 05:28 PM
Originally posted by Thunder@May 26 2006, 12:27 PM
It uses splenda instead of aspartame? Is this the stuff you get at Walmart?
Yes!! The field berry is awesome! :clap:
Erik
05-26-2006, 05:29 PM
Originally posted by janey@May 26 2006, 01:28 PM
Yes!! The field berry is awesome! :clap:
I think I'll have to go look for this today. Thanks.
Pearly
05-26-2006, 06:13 PM
Originally posted by janey@May 26 2006, 11:28 AM
Yes!! The field berry is awesome! :clap:
I love love love the Citrus Ice Tea Nestea. And it doesn't make my tummy hurt like Crystal Lite.

SF Kool- Aid Grape is my ulitmate favorite, but I only have it once in a while as a treat..... it makes my tummy hurt too.
Pinky
05-26-2006, 06:36 PM
I was so excited when I saw that they now have Diet Green Tea Iced Tea. I love green iced tea, now I can actually have some!
EmilytheStrange
05-26-2006, 08:47 PM
Originally posted by Thunder@May 26 2006, 09:36 AM
I've heard that a few times actually. I wonder what causes that.

I also find it very acidic.

When I use it, I definitely dilute it a lot just to give the water a little taste.
Probably the darn artificial sweetener. I get the same burning sensation if I chew a lot of gum in a day.