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mrssoto
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/10 833 total posts
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Lorin
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Instead of Crystal Light..
Is there a substitute that doesnt contain aspartame or anything else that we should stay away from?
Im trying to get creative with water so I can drink as much as possible.
I love lemon- i know that I can add that obviously but anything else like something easy like a powder or liquid like crystal light to add for flavor?
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Posted 5/24/12 10:32 AM  |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Yes! There is something that's all natural (and very good). I like the lemonade one but they also have lemon and lime flavored powders. It's a powder. I completely forgot the name of it but its at home. When I get home from work tonight I'll try to remember to post the name.
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| Posted 5/24/12 11:37 AM |
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RSquared0907
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/12 712 total posts
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RJ
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
I've been wondering this too! I normally drink a lot of water, but now that that's pretty much the only thing I can drink now, I'm looking for some variety. Gone are the days of bottomless cups of coffee and DH's home brew...
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| Posted 5/24/12 11:46 AM |
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TheDivineMrsM
2 girls 4 me!
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Why not just slice fresh fruit (lemon, orange, lime, melon) and let it marinate in your water?
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| Posted 5/24/12 12:09 PM |
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wantabuninoven
My angel has a baby brother!
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
I been using some oj mixed with seltzer
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| Posted 5/24/12 12:14 PM |
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LoveBug302
Baby Girl #2 is Here!
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
All day long at work I drink plain water, but at home I mix water with a little bit of cranberry juice.
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| Posted 5/24/12 1:20 PM |
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wishing2012
My heart is full
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
when i'm super dehydrated, which happens mostly in the morning, i mix a little lemon lime gatorade with the water.
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| Posted 5/24/12 1:23 PM |
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stargazerlily
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/11 706 total posts
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Lara
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Crashing to say Mio. It's great because you can squirt however much you want in your glass or bottle. It's made with splenda
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| Posted 5/24/12 1:34 PM |
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piggy007
Mommy of 2!!
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
i will generally have a cranberry/water mix, or oj/water mix if im not in the mood for plain water. I will also have a gingerale now and then.
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| Posted 5/24/12 5:46 PM |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
I looked it up. It's called True Lemon. You can order it online. I really like the lemonade.
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| Posted 5/24/12 6:36 PM |
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spa118
LIF Adult
Member since 3/09 2157 total posts
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Shari
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Posted by LoveBug302
All day long at work I drink plain water, but at home I mix water with a little bit of cranberry juice.
this
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| Posted 5/24/12 7:25 PM |
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mrssoto
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/10 833 total posts
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Lorin
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
thanks everyone!!!! these are all great suggestions!
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| Posted 5/24/12 7:40 PM |
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Siren77
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/09 828 total posts
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Siren77
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
True Lemon is actually crystalized lemon.
"True" also makes Lime and Orange.
You don't need to buy it online anymore. They sell it in the supermarket now. Also, I got a great deal on it at the Christmas Tree Shop.
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| Posted 5/24/12 9:54 PM |
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NewMrsG
Love my GiGi
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
So is crystal light not safe during pregnancy? Not sure from reading the post
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| Posted 5/24/12 10:17 PM |
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Sparrow
LIF Adult
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
I was obsessed with flavored seltzer when I was pg with DD. I still drink them and my favorites are lemon lime and raspberry lime. it takes a little getting used to but it's basically like weak soda.
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| Posted 5/25/12 9:49 AM |
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PrettyPeonies
GAW my baby boy <3
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Pino
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Posted by NewMrsG
So is crystal light not safe during pregnancy? Not sure from reading the post
A lot of dr's, including my own, are against a pregnant woman ingesting aspartame during her pregnancy.
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| Posted 5/25/12 9:53 AM |
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NewMrsG
Love my GiGi
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Posted by MrsJFG
Posted by NewMrsG
So is crystal light not safe during pregnancy? Not sure from reading the post
A lot of dr's, including my own, are against a pregnant woman ingesting aspartame during her pregnancy.
Great to know! Thanks!
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| Posted 5/25/12 9:59 AM |
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wantabuninoven
My angel has a baby brother!
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
i bought flavored seltzer and it ended up having aspartame in it. Which brands dont?
Message edited 5/25/2012 12:28:04 PM.
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| Posted 5/25/12 12:27 PM |
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Jenn627
Laaaaaaaambert!
Member since 5/08 9818 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
I don't drink any water at all... I stick to Seltzer.
Can you drink flavored seltzer?
eta: Never mind, saw above poster stating flavored has aspartame in it...
Message edited 5/25/2012 2:37:48 PM.
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| Posted 5/25/12 2:37 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Lorin I have to tell you my latest obsession is inured water - you should try it
I get a big glass of ice water and I will slice diifferent things and put it in the water and it absorbs the flavor.
I do cucumber, orange, or watermelon. It's so good. I think I'm gonna try strawberry today 
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| Posted 5/25/12 2:51 PM |
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RSquared0907
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/12 712 total posts
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RJ
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Posted by Mrs213
Lorin I have to tell you my latest obsession is inured water - you should try it
I get a big glass of ice water and I will slice diifferent things and put it in the water and it absorbs the flavor.
I do cucumber, orange, or watermelon. It's so good. I think I'm gonna try strawberry today
this may sound like a totally dumb question, but does your water end up with food particles in it? i can't drink water with "floaties", it makes me gag! i want to do this, but i'm afraid i'll just wait good fruits/veggies if i have to dump the water!!
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| Posted 5/25/12 6:39 PM |
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mrssoto
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/10 833 total posts
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Lorin
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Posted by Mrs213
Lorin I have to tell you my latest obsession is inured water - you should try it
I get a big glass of ice water and I will slice diifferent things and put it in the water and it absorbs the flavor.
I do cucumber, orange, or watermelon. It's so good. I think I'm gonna try strawberry today
thanks! whats funny is friends used to laugh at me because i would walk around with a water bottle stuffed with lemons that i guess appeared couldnt have fit in the top (i stuffed them in) i will try other fruits for some variety!
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| Posted 5/25/12 7:41 PM |
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mrssoto
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/10 833 total posts
Name:
Lorin
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Posted by RSquared0907
Posted by Mrs213
Lorin I have to tell you my latest obsession is inured water - you should try it
I get a big glass of ice water and I will slice diifferent things and put it in the water and it absorbs the flavor.
I do cucumber, orange, or watermelon. It's so good. I think I'm gonna try strawberry today
this may sound like a totally dumb question, but does your water end up with food particles in it? i can't drink water with "floaties", it makes me gag! i want to do this, but i'm afraid i'll just wait good fruits/veggies if i have to dump the water!!
i dont know about the other fruits but yes, with the lemon, usually something ends up in the water, more so, if you leave the fruit in.
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| Posted 5/25/12 7:42 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Posted by RSquared0907
Posted by Mrs213
Lorin I have to tell you my latest obsession is inured water - you should try it
I get a big glass of ice water and I will slice diifferent things and put it in the water and it absorbs the flavor.
I do cucumber, orange, or watermelon. It's so good. I think I'm gonna try strawberry today
this may sound like a totally dumb question, but does your water end up with food particles in it? i can't drink water with "floaties", it makes me gag! i want to do this, but i'm afraid i'll just wait good fruits/veggies if i have to dump the water!!
No, but sometimes the seeds float lol
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| Posted 5/25/12 9:50 PM |
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Sparrow
LIF Adult
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Re: Instead of Crystal Light..
Posted by wantabuninoven
i bought flavored seltzer and it ended up having aspartame in it. Which brands dont?
Hmm, that's odd! I drank a few different kinds (often store brands that were on sale) and I never had any say they had any type of sweetener (sugar or artificial). Did it say it on the label of the flavored seltzer you bought?
I'm looking at the bottle I have right now (Adirondak seltzer, raspberry lime flavor) and the ingredients say Crystal Clear Carbonated Water, Natural Flavor. It would have to say if it had aspartame in it, right? What brand does have the aspartame so I can avoid it in the future?
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| Posted 5/25/12 10:36 PM |
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