Crystal Light

ShereenJacinda · 01-31-2007, 01:19 AM

I drink a lot of Crystal Light, mainly because I like the taste, but also to get away from calories and sugar and un-good things that are in other drinks. Obviously water would be my best choice, and I do drink a lot of water, but I was wondering if Crystal Light is really as good as it claims. It seems like it's got to have a lot of chemicals in it that aren't good for you (including aspartame). Anyone know anything about this drink that I should know?

**romanaz** · 01-31-2007, 02:24 AM

I'm anti-artificial sweeteners and I try to stay away from as much as possible. I try to keep the stuff I eat as natural as possible.

**DJSTARER** · 01-31-2007, 02:37 AM

there will be varying opinions on the subject. if you believe these sweeteners give you cancer, then stay away from them, if not, then they are certainly better than sugar.

**bubba g** · 01-31-2007, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ShereenJacinda

I drink a lot of Crystal Light, mainly because I like the taste, but also to get away from calories and sugar and un-good things that are in other drinks. Obviously water would be my best choice, and I do drink a lot of water, but I was wondering if Crystal Light is really as good as it claims. It seems like it's got to have a lot of chemicals in it that aren't good for you (including aspartame). Anyone know anything about this drink that I should know?

The only artificial sweetner I stay away from is saccherine, or however the hell you spell it.. the ingredient in sweet n low..

From what I have read (aspertame) is safe.. Here is an article from snopes... http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/aspartame.asp

yazf909 · 01-31-2007, 03:49 AM

if its safe than i guess diet pepsi is ok

dnyc99 · 01-31-2007, 04:22 AM

I've been drinking that new drink Stacker2 Protein Water. Has 20 grams of protein. 0 Carbs, 0 Fat...and 81 cals in 575ml. Bought some from Shoppers Drugmart here in Edmonton on sale for $1.49...not bad for the amount of protein it has and tastes alright. It sweetened with Sucralose (splenda). It's better than what I was drinking before...Diet pepsi and coffee.

I like Crystal Light myself but, have tried to cut down to drinking water more often...and using Crystal light when I crave something sweet..with no extra cals.

ToughChick · 01-31-2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dnyc99

I've been drinking that new drink Stacker2 Protein Water. Has 20 grams of protein. 0 Carbs, 0 Fat...and 81 cals in 575ml. Bought some from Shoppers Drugmart here in Edmonton on sale for $1.49...not bad for the amount of protein it has and tastes alright. It sweetened with Sucralose (splenda). It's better than what I was drinking before...Diet pepsi and coffee.

I like Crystal Light myself but, have tried to cut down to drinking water more often...and using Crystal light when I crave something sweet..with no extra cals.

Sounds interesting! I'll have to go look for it at the VS tomorrow...wonder if they even carry it in the states.

Can't live without Crystal Light btw... It's the key reason I stay even remotely hydrated! lol...terrible, I know!

DJohnson · 01-31-2007, 09:24 PM

Pffft, I take in so many artificial sweeteners. I've researched it heavily and I'm totally fine with sucralose and aspartame. I can't say for sure, but I would put the odds that it causes cancer in humans when consumed orally as extremely extremely low. Worth the risk anyways, I love diet Pepsi.

Either way you're probably 100x better off drinking crystal light and diet pepsi all day (in addition to water intake) than you are eating like a normal American.

yazf909 · 02-01-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DJohnson

Pffft, I take in so many artificial sweeteners. I've researched it heavily and I'm totally fine with sucralose and aspartame. I can't say for sure, but I would put the odds that it causes cancer in humans when consumed orally as extremely extremely low. Worth the risk anyways, I love diet Pepsi.

Either way you're probably 100x better off drinking crystal light and diet pepsi all day (in addition to water intake) than you are eating like a normal American.

yeah i probibly could drink a 24 pack of diet pepsi in a day

dnyc99 · 02-01-2007, 03:58 AM

Diet Pepsi lovahs in da house!!

I love diet pepsi...DF is trying to convert me into a C2 coke addict.

Actually, C2 is not that bad but, I favor the taste of diet pepsi more for some reason.

dnyc99 · 02-01-2007, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ToughChick

Sounds interesting! I'll have to go look for it at the VS tomorrow...wonder if they even carry it in the states.

Can't live without Crystal Light btw... It's the key reason I stay even remotely hydrated! lol...terrible, I know!

Hey TC..they actually make it in the States...and they come in 3 flavors...
One in "pink lemonade" and the other "Sour Apple" and
"Grape". I've tried pink lemonade (only one I found so far)..doesn't really taste like lemonade but, it's not bad tasting either.

ToughChick · 02-01-2007, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dnyc99

Hey TC..they actually make it in the States...and they come in 3 flavors...
One in "pink lemonade" and the other "Sour Apple" and
"Grape". I've tried pink lemonade (only one I found so far)..doesn't really taste like lemonade but, it's not bad tasting either.

Oh cool! Thanks so much for letting me know D!!

I'll see if I can find the other flavors to try & let you know how they are...

**romanaz** · 02-01-2007, 12:35 PM

soda boooo

HFCS for the LOSE

**dbflgirl** · 02-02-2007, 03:13 PM

The problem with diet soda is not so much the artifical sweeteners (although I am not a big fam of these) but the phosphoric acid, which has a negative effect on bone density.

I drink Xtend (BCAAs sweetened with sucralose) or green tea with ginger and lemon (sweetened with stevia) when I want something other than water.

**romanaz** · 02-03-2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dbflgirl

The problem with diet soda is not so much the artifical sweeteners (although I am not a big fam of these) but the phosphoric acid, which has a negative effect on bone density.

I drink Xtend (BCAAs sweetened with sucralose) or green tea with ginger and lemon (sweetened with stevia) when I want something other than water.

most artificial sweeteners aren't good for you, HFCS is one of the worst (next to Splenda, aka sucralose). Both HFCS and sucralose stay in your body after digestion. Also, your mind is tricked into thinking that a certain sweetness has no sugar in it. Example : You drink diet coke for a year. Your mind thinks that the taste/sweetness etc.. has no sugar in it. Then you start drinking Classic Coke again. Your mind thinks "no sugar" and doesn't release insulin. And thats BAD!

i try to stay away from most if I can help it.

**DJSTARER** · 02-08-2007, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dbflgirl

I drink Xtend (BCAAs sweetened with sucralose) or green tea with ginger and lemon (sweetened with stevia) when I want something other than water.

respect. wish i could affort that. if i could, i'd chase EVERYTHING with Xtend

**dbflgirl** · 02-08-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

respect. wish i could affort that. if i could, i'd chase EVERYTHING with Xtend

Well, it helps to be small because the recommended dosing is less for me than it would be for you.

That said, I don't drink it at full strength, either (except during my wo), so the large tub lasts me many weeks, so it ends up not being all that expensive.

01-31-2007, 01:19 AM	#1
ShereenJacinda New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB, CA Posts: 6 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Crystal Light I drink a lot of Crystal Light, mainly because I like the taste, but also to get away from calories and sugar and un-good things that are in other drinks. Obviously water would be my best choice, and I do drink a lot of water, but I was wondering if Crystal Light is really as good as it claims. It seems like it's got to have a lot of chemicals in it that aren't good for you (including aspartame). Anyone know anything about this drink that I should know?

01-31-2007, 02:37 AM	#3
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,996 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	there will be varying opinions on the subject. if you believe these sweeteners give you cancer, then stay away from them, if not, then they are certainly better than sugar. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

01-31-2007, 04:22 AM	#6
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,018 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 179	I've been drinking that new drink Stacker2 Protein Water. Has 20 grams of protein. 0 Carbs, 0 Fat...and 81 cals in 575ml. Bought some from Shoppers Drugmart here in Edmonton on sale for $1.49...not bad for the amount of protein it has and tastes alright. It sweetened with Sucralose (splenda). It's better than what I was drinking before...Diet pepsi and coffee. I like Crystal Light myself but, have tried to cut down to drinking water more often...and using Crystal light when I crave something sweet..with no extra cals. __________________

01-31-2007, 09:24 PM	#8
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 990 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	Pffft, I take in so many artificial sweeteners. I've researched it heavily and I'm totally fine with sucralose and aspartame. I can't say for sure, but I would put the odds that it causes cancer in humans when consumed orally as extremely extremely low. Worth the risk anyways, I love diet Pepsi. Either way you're probably 100x better off drinking crystal light and diet pepsi all day (in addition to water intake) than you are eating like a normal American. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

02-01-2007, 03:58 AM	#10
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,018 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 179	Diet Pepsi lovahs in da house!! I love diet pepsi...DF is trying to convert me into a C2 coke addict. Actually, C2 is not that bad but, I favor the taste of diet pepsi more for some reason. __________________

01-31-2007, 03:49 AM	#5
yazf909 Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	if its safe than i guess diet pepsi is ok

02-02-2007, 03:13 PM	#14
dbflgirl Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 646 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	The problem with diet soda is not so much the artifical sweeteners (although I am not a big fam of these) but the phosphoric acid, which has a negative effect on bone density. I drink Xtend (BCAAs sweetened with sucralose) or green tea with ginger and lemon (sweetened with stevia) when I want something other than water.

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