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Water question

melaniemae
melaniemae Posts: 19
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I use crystal light packets in my bottled water .. does that still count as my water intake or does if have to be plain water.
Thanks !

Replies

  • pnieuw
    pnieuw Posts: 473
    I do the same thing and I count it as water.
  • misscfe
    misscfe Posts: 295 Member
    It counts!
  • INSANITY43
    INSANITY43 Posts: 142
    I count it as water when I add the packets.....not sure what the 'RULE" is though??? Sometimes I need the flavor to get all my water in for the day. I do NOT count my coffee/tea. Most of the flavoring packets are zero calories...I would count any calories.
  • gaeljo
    gaeljo Posts: 223 Member
    Herbal tea is a healthier choice.
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    It still counts a water. To count as water it must be: No Cafeine, No Carbonation and No Sugar.

    It's only draw back is that it does have artifical sweetners.

    Good Luck!
  • pauterson
    pauterson Posts: 65
    You can count it but keep an eye out for how much of it you're consuming. Try working your way to a lighter mix by using less powder and in between crystal light drinks, drink plain water to keep your sodium down. :-)
  • Buddie616
    Buddie616 Posts: 167 Member
    I count mine as water!
  • LexyDawn
    LexyDawn Posts: 113
    It counts, but I'd try to drink more plain water than Crystal Light water in a day... and I'd probaly also add less than recommended.

    the best fluid for your body is fresh, plain water...
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