This may be the dumbest question ever, but...
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This. Unless you know, you don't want to or you are hardly eating at which point protein/fat would be more important then sweets etc. But the brain does need sugar to function (but does not need it in crystal light form of course lol.As long as you think they are food and belong in your diet, then don't ask, cuz you'll do what you want anyway. Anyone who would say be careful and give you any info to back up their opinion will just get flamed by the "eat anything and everything cuz the food manufacturers and government would never lie to us" crowd. Do your own research, make up your own mind. Pay attention to your own body. Do you care about health or just weight loss? (Speaking from experience, focusing on health will result in effortless weight loss.)
Obviously I care about my body & my health or I wouldn't be taking the steps to lose weight & get in shape. I stopped drinking soda, eating fast food, etc. I wouldn't ask if I didn't care.
You're doing all the good things.
Crystal Light will not kill you.
Drink it.
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I just splash some lemon juice in mine. I fear the aspartame and the cost of flavoring my water. The only other thing I can think of is letting green tea go cold and having "iced" green tea.0
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Dear lord. I was waiting for the cancer pushers to come in. So many things wrong with the things mixed in-between the partial truths. And like I said nobody trusts the FDA lol.As a stepping stone AWAY from soda, they're probably a move in the right direction for weight loss.
However, with your long-term health and longevity in mind, please consider quitting. Daily consumption of these kinds of chemicals has a cumulative, detrimental effect on your organs. They may not GIVE YOU CANCER RIGHT THIS INSTANT, but why would you make a daily habit of ingesting industrial chemicals?
Besides, just because the FDA says it's safe to eat, doesn't mean that it is or that you should.
I still say, in good confidence, after researching this topic, that you will not get cancer from it, since I can not think of a reason for it to, nor has it ever been proven it has given any sensible human being eating a healthy diet cancer. Just be sensible about it. I know a person who eats ridiculously well with all whole foods and she got cancer. Why does everyone throw you gonna get cancer around?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1055751-sweetners-in-vitamins-msg-soy-fat-etc-are-killing-us-all
^my take on all this. May be worth the read.0 -
Are the crystal light packets okay for you?
I gave up soda in May & I drink water & Sparkling Ice. At least once or twice a day I add a packet of crystal light lemonade or peach tea to my water to give me some flavor.
Yes they are.0 -
I would say they are fine as long as you that's not all you are drinking. They have lots of chemicals that aren't the best for your body.
Have you tried infusing your water with fruit? It is really yummy and a lot better for you.
This.. My co-worker does it. Uses everything from Lemon, Lime, Strawberries, mint, etc. And she drinks it every day.0 -
As a stepping stone AWAY from soda, they're probably a move in the right direction for weight loss.
However, with your long-term health and longevity in mind, please consider quitting. Daily consumption of these kinds of chemicals has a cumulative, detrimental effect on your organs. They may not GIVE YOU CANCER RIGHT THIS INSTANT, but why would you make a daily habit of ingesting industrial chemicals?
Besides, just because the FDA says it's safe to eat, doesn't mean that it is or that you should.
What are these chemicals that give you cancer?0 -
As long as you think they are food and belong in your diet, then don't ask, cuz you'll do what you want anyway. Anyone who would say be careful and give you any info to back up their opinion will just get flamed by the "eat anything and everything cuz the food manufacturers and government would never lie to us" crowd. Do your own research, make up your own mind. Pay attention to your own body. Do you care about health or just weight loss? (Speaking from experience, focusing on health will result in effortless weight loss.)
Wait. Aren't you the same person that also said the bi-polar can be cured with a diet? :huh: and confused that bi-polar cannot be cured and sometimes meds are imperative for treatment?
And OP: go for it with the crystal light or whatever flavoring for water.
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As a stepping stone AWAY from soda, they're probably a move in the right direction for weight loss.
However, with your long-term health and longevity in mind, please consider quitting. Daily consumption of these kinds of chemicals has a cumulative, detrimental effect on your organs. They may not GIVE YOU CANCER RIGHT THIS INSTANT, but why would you make a daily habit of ingesting industrial chemicals?
Besides, just because the FDA says it's safe to eat, doesn't mean that it is or that you should.
You're more likely to get cancer from hereditary reasons then what you eat/drink.
Quit the fear mongering.0 -
I drink Mio now. I used to be a big fan of Crystal Light but they gave me terrible headaches every now and then.
This would be the only reason not to drink it, in my opinion. I drink it every day, at least once.0 -
I don't use them anymore because of the artificial sweeteners in them. Artificial sweeteners were the cause of my stomach/intestinal problems.0
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Some of these packets are so sweet that I'll just use half a packet.0
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Quit the fear mongering.
Rude. Thanks.0 -
As a stepping stone AWAY from soda, they're probably a move in the right direction for weight loss.
However, with your long-term health and longevity in mind, please consider quitting. Daily consumption of these kinds of chemicals has a cumulative, detrimental effect on your organs. They may not GIVE YOU CANCER RIGHT THIS INSTANT, but why would you make a daily habit of ingesting industrial chemicals?
Besides, just because the FDA says it's safe to eat, doesn't mean that it is or that you should.
You're more likely to get cancer from hereditary reasons then what you eat/drink.
Quit the fear mongering.
^^^ This. And if we're gonna be fearful of eating chemicals, don't eat meat, full of hormones. Don't eat processed foods, too many chemicals I can't prounounce. Don't eat anything that isn't grown organically, due to pesticides. And for goodness sake, don't ever eat in a restaurant. Gawd only knows what the staff is doing to that food back there before you get it.
I say all this with tongue in cheek. Really, I think moderation is the key to all we do. My lack of ability to eat in moderation is more likely to kill me than the Crystal Light, the Diet Pepsi, or the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese I eat.
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As a stepping stone AWAY from soda, they're probably a move in the right direction for weight loss.
However, with your long-term health and longevity in mind, please consider quitting. Daily consumption of these kinds of chemicals has a cumulative, detrimental effect on your organs. They may not GIVE YOU CANCER RIGHT THIS INSTANT, but why would you make a daily habit of ingesting industrial chemicals?
Besides, just because the FDA says it's safe to eat, doesn't mean that it is or that you should.
You're more likely to get cancer from hereditary reasons then what you eat/drink.
Quit the fear mongering.
^^^^^ THIS!! Thank you!!0 -
I don't really know if I need to contribute to this thread, as it seems to be kind of a hot topic, but Crystal Light is not good for you on a daily basis. While I am no dietician, I read. I read that aspartame has been linked in long term studies with Alzheimer's disease, among many other ailments that seem to all be linked: depression, sleep problems, fatigue, headaches....the list is long.
If that isn't enough to deter you from drinking aspartame-laden drinks so often, consider that it also linked with weight gain. Yep. The zero-calorie sweet goodness is slowing your progress down. Numerous studies suggest that your body, while taking in something super sweet expects some actual carbohydrates, thus creating something of a craving for more food, more sugar, more carbs. You might end up reaching for more Crystal Light, which in turn creates a little bit of a dependency or addiction.
Maybe instead of Crystal Light you could put in a slice of lemon, or maybe try carbonated water with *essence* of lemon or lime or orange. Nestle Purelife maybe?0 -
I would drink plain ol' water as much as possible, and keep the crystal light and mio for those special occasions or sever cravings only.
You don't need to question if water is good for you, you already know the answer!0 -
I've heard iced tea and cyrstal light can cause kidney stones if youre prone to them and drink them excessively, though I just googled it and had issues finding actual sciencey proof. Could always just add fruit or mint to water to give it flavor Probably cheaper! 0
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It's up to you but personally I drink it all the time at work. After I am done with my coffee and hot tea in the morning I switch to crystal light and drink it every afternoon all afternoon. I was told it was okay by my nutritionist and switched several years ago. If I set a plain glass of water on my desk it will set there all day but if I have crystal light or something else flavored I will drink about 48oz before I go home.0
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I love reading those studies. I don't think I've read one that makes sense or isn't full of loop holes. I had a giggle when a friend told me " I love the commonly quoted aspartame study where it messed up rats. But per body weight to get the same from Coke Zero I would have to drink 1800 cans a day, I think it was. Sure, I would certainly die, but from the water, not the Aspartame."I don't really know if I need to contribute to this thread, as it seems to be kind of a hot topic, but Crystal Light is not good for you on a daily basis. While I am no dietician, I read. I read that aspartame has been linked in long term studies with Alzheimer's disease, among many other ailments that seem to all be linked: depression, sleep problems, fatigue, headaches....the list is long.
If that isn't enough to deter you from drinking aspartame-laden drinks so often, consider that it also linked with weight gain. Yep. The zero-calorie sweet goodness is slowing your progress down. Numerous studies suggest that your body, while taking in something super sweet expects some actual carbohydrates, thus creating something of a craving for more food, more sugar, more carbs. You might end up reaching for more Crystal Light, which in turn creates a little bit of a dependency or addiction.
Maybe instead of Crystal Light you could put in a slice of lemon, or maybe try carbonated water with *essence* of lemon or lime or orange. Nestle Purelife maybe?0 -
Lots of things can do lots of bad things when you do things excessively.I've heard iced tea and cyrstal light can cause kidney stones if youre prone to them and drink them excessively, though I just googled it and had issues finding actual sciencey proof. Could always just add fruit or mint to water to give it flavor Probably cheaper!0 -
Quit the fear mongering.
Rude. Thanks.
Wait, how was I rude??0 -
Yuck is all I can say.:sick:
I bought some stuff to put in water to give it flavor because I am spending too much money on seltzer and it tastes really nasty and fake. If you must flavor your water use lemons, limes, cucumbers, oranges etc.
Sure there's a lot more research to be done with regards to cancer caused by ingestion of aspartame and other chemicals that are in foods but I personally prefer to stay away from crap like that because I just don't know what's in it.
Then again I also don't believe that household chemicals are safe either but that's just me.0 -
I think she meant the cancer pushing girl. I did a double take on that too lolQuit the fear mongering.
Rude. Thanks.
Wait, how was I rude??0 -
Quit the fear mongering.
Rude. Thanks.
Wait, how was I rude??
I'm sorry, I thought you were insulting me for asking the question & being "afraid" to drink the crystal light. Now that I look at it, I'm assuming you're referring to the people who were saying things about crystal light that cause cancer etc. The "fear mongering" confused me.0 -
I don't really know if I need to contribute to this thread, as it seems to be kind of a hot topic, but Crystal Light is not good for you on a daily basis. While I am no dietician, I read. I read that aspartame has been linked in long term studies with Alzheimer's disease, among many other ailments that seem to all be linked: depression, sleep problems, fatigue, headaches....the list is long.
If that isn't enough to deter you from drinking aspartame-laden drinks so often, consider that it also linked with weight gain. Yep. The zero-calorie sweet goodness is slowing your progress down. Numerous studies suggest that your body, while taking in something super sweet expects some actual carbohydrates, thus creating something of a craving for more food, more sugar, more carbs. You might end up reaching for more Crystal Light, which in turn creates a little bit of a dependency or addiction.
Maybe instead of Crystal Light you could put in a slice of lemon, or maybe try carbonated water with *essence* of lemon or lime or orange. Nestle Purelife maybe?
Sources please....ones that show causation not correlation.0 -
I don't really know if I need to contribute to this thread, as it seems to be kind of a hot topic, but Crystal Light is not good for you on a daily basis. While I am no dietician, I read. I read that aspartame has been linked in long term studies with Alzheimer's disease, among many other ailments that seem to all be linked: depression, sleep problems, fatigue, headaches....the list is long.
If that isn't enough to deter you from drinking aspartame-laden drinks so often, consider that it also linked with weight gain. Yep. The zero-calorie sweet goodness is slowing your progress down. Numerous studies suggest that your body, while taking in something super sweet expects some actual carbohydrates, thus creating something of a craving for more food, more sugar, more carbs. You might end up reaching for more Crystal Light, which in turn creates a little bit of a dependency or addiction.
Maybe instead of Crystal Light you could put in a slice of lemon, or maybe try carbonated water with *essence* of lemon or lime or orange. Nestle Purelife maybe?
Sources please....ones that show causation not correlation.
empirical evidence0 -
They're probably better for you than drinking soda. I'm allergic to aspartame and splenda, so I mostly drink unsweet ice tea these days.0
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Yea, I find it best to avoid consuming anything with 'stuff' in it!I don't have them anymore. They have a bunch of stuff in them ..
(Lies, I eat plenty of food made with stuff.)
Anyway:
So, about the same as water, which can have the same side affects.Some flavors of Crystal Light contain aspartame, one of the most dangerous artificial sweeteners. Side effects of aspartame include headaches, anxiety, abdominal pain, nausea, heart palpitations and irritable bowel syndrome.
Best to not drink any water too, because some people drank a bit too much of it once, etc!0 -
It's true. Thats why I boil my water and put coffee in it.
Yea, I find it best to avoid consuming anything with 'stuff' in it!I don't have them anymore. They have a bunch of stuff in them ..
(Lies, I eat plenty of food made with stuff.)
Anyway:
So, about the same as water, which can have the same side affects.Some flavors of Crystal Light contain aspartame, one of the most dangerous artificial sweeteners. Side effects of aspartame include headaches, anxiety, abdominal pain, nausea, heart palpitations and irritable bowel syndrome.
Best to not drink any water too, because some people drank a bit too much of it once, etc!0
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