Crystal Light?

stardozer

Who adds Crystal Light to their water? I just got the Crystal Light Pure Mixed Blend today. How much do you add to your water??

dotmertsky

I don't drink or eat anything with aspartame - it's not good for you. So I have no idea how much to add. I drink plain pure water and Zevia which is sweetened with stevia which is a natural sweetener. Do some research on aspartame and you'll see

spicypepper

I use Mio

Picklepower

I use the walmart brand but i use the packets so i don't have to measure powder.

melpru

I love crystal light. I usually put one packet in a bottle of water. I probably drink 2-3 a day, its the only way for me to get all my water in because I don't really like regular water.

snc1212

I don't use aspartame anymore either...I used to rely on it.

Marcel7

I had one half of the crystal light individual packs. I like to add it to water to give some variety. While I realize that pure water is better for you, I don't see that Crystal Light is that bad.

stardozer

I love crystal light. I usually put one packet in a bottle of water. I probably drink 2-3 a day, its the only way for me to get all my water in because I don't really like regular water.

same here!!

Ruchell

I drink it in most of my water, with the exception being any water I drink at the gym. I only like it really lightly flavored and I use the to-go packets made for water bottles, so I have a pitcher that holds 56oz of water and I'll put one packet of the drink mix in it. It gives it a hint of flavor and I don't feel like I'm drinking kool-aid! You'll also find people on here who won't count that as water, but i do!

Luckiestmomever

I use it once or twice a week when I am totally sick of water, lol. I have a 64 ounce water bottle I keep on my desk and I put one packet in (the kind meant for a 16 ounce water bottle.) So I figure I am getting a little taste to my water while using the artificial stuff very minimally. It works and tastes great.

tebbs915

I don't add anything to my water either. If i'm in the mood for a sweet beverage, I drink gatorade and mix it with water! (Even G2). I have heard Mio is pretty good too.

Also; I recommend to everyone getting a filtration system. Brita, PuR, etc. I cannot stand the taste of water when it comes from a public source. I have a 20 oz Brita water bottle (has a filter in it) and I take it everywhere with me. Filters water right in your hand!

tigersword

I don't drink or eat anything with aspartame - it's not good for you. So I have no idea how much to add. I drink plain pure water and Zevia which is sweetened with stevia which is a natural sweetener. Do some research on aspartame and you'll see

Ha. Stevia is just as artificially processed as aspartame, and has also had a very shady time of getting FDA approval, just like aspartame. It's also perfectly fine in moderation, just like aspartame.

Pangea250

I use the packets. It's supposed to be 1 packet to 16 oz. of water, but I use 1/2 packet in 24 oz. of water. It's more like slightly flavored water that way...just how I like it.

2Bgoddess

i use the single serving ones, and put it it my water bottle. but my water bottle is 24 ounces. just flavors it a bit that way.

JaycrazyRose

I use crystal light all the time. it depends on which one you buy. if you get the one in the box then you add one tube to a bottle of water but if you get the round containers then you add one container to a pitcher of water.

janiebeth

From Wikipedia:

"The artificial sweetener aspartame has been the subject of several controversies since its initial approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974. The FDA approval of aspartame was highly contested,[1] with critics alleging that the quality of the initial research supporting its safety was inadequate and flawed and that conflicts of interest marred the approval of aspartame.[2][3][4] In 1987, the U.S. Government Accountability Office concluded that the food additive approval process had been followed properly for aspartame.[2][5] In spite of this, critics like anti-aspartame activist Betty Martini[6] have promoted undocumented claims that numerous health risks (such as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus, methanol toxicity, blindness, spasms, shooting pains, seizures, headaches, depression, anxiety, memory loss, birth defects and death[7]) are associated with the consumption of aspartame in normal doses. These health risk claims have been examined and debunked by numerous scientific research projects, and are also generally dismissed by governments and major health and food safety organizations.[2][8][9]

Publicity of this controversy has been spread through an elaborate health scare[10] and "Internet smear campaign"[11] involving hoax[10][12][11] e-mails repeating Betty Martini's widely circulated conspiracy theory. Her undocumented claims are still repeated by thousands of self-published Web sites.

Aspartame has been found to be safe for human consumption by more than ninety countries worldwide,[13][14] with FDA officials describing aspartame as "one of the most thoroughly tested and studied food additives the agency has ever approved" and its safety as "clear cut".[4] The weight of existing scientific evidence indicates that aspartame is safe as a non-nutritive sweetener.[8]"

I use it sparingly (because I love the taste of water too), but I do use the packets. I think it is about a teaspoon to 2 teaspoons per pack.

trixylewis

i like the focus citrus flavor, its how i weaned myself off pop in the morning. i use 1 packet in my 32 oz bottle and i drink about 3 of these a day

McKayMachina

Sometimes I do.

Raspberry Ice ftw.

treeniemarie

Ok, first gotta say never use Wikipedia, not a reliable source at all, colleges and other schools will not use it as a reference at all because its so easily altered. However everyone has their choice on aspartame since like eggs, one day its good for you one day its bad. The research goes both ways, so really its up to someone to decide if they want to drink stuff with it in it or not. My doctor and dietitian have no issues with it, so using Crystal light is not an bad decision for me. I love crystal light but was also recommended to use the Kelloggs H20 protein mix. It only comes in three flavors, at least that I have seen so far but love it

ATT949

I use CL for a replenisher drink when I run. I mix it per the instructions but add a few items:

1 Crystallight packet
1/4 tsp Morton Lite Salt
1/4 tsp sea salt
Heaping 1/2 cup sugar
2 quarts water

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Damn-Sports-Drink/

chickenhead99

I stay away from aspertame , here is something to consider , we have hard water and it causes terrible rust/iron stains. My dishwasher looked horrible , the racks were almost orange from iron deposits. My firend ( science teacher) told me to use crystal light ( lemon lime smells best) hehe. When cycle was done I could not beleive my eyes. It looked brand new inside!!! Like the day I bought it....imagine what it is doing in our bodies?! YIKES.!

Genem30

I usually just drink water, but will occasionally add flavored Benefiber to it, I love the Strwaberry Kiwi stuff.

cricketannie

I make myself a treat by adding a packet of crystal light raspberry lemonade mix to a glass of iced tea. It is a little glass of heaven! And it's great for giving me that little something sweet after dinner.

nathan6878

I use the full single serve packs of Crystal light in to about a 16 ounce water bottle!! Not sure if that's the correct thing to do or not?

reztib

I use Mixade which is an Aldi knock off to Crystal Light. Fruit, Cherry Limeade and Grape are my favorites. I put it in about 20 ounces of water and it still tastes fine. I work in downtown Minneapolis where our water tastes horrible. Otherwise I wouldn't need it.

AmberLee2012

I don't drink or eat anything with aspartame - it's not good for you. So I have no idea how much to add. I drink plain pure water and Zevia which is sweetened with stevia which is a natural sweetener. Do some research on aspartame and you'll see

I 2nd this. I was a diet pop drinker for years until about a month and a half ago. I quit and it was a great decision. Aspartame is poision for your body and has formeldahyde in it. Ick!

TeaBea

I love crystal light. I usually put one packet in a bottle of water. I probably drink 2-3 a day, its the only way for me to get all my water in because I don't really like regular water.

same here!!

"Regular water" is an acquired taste for some people. I don't think aspertame is the devil .... but I don't think I should get used to (or expect) something sweet all day long either. Besides Crystal Light has so much acid.

To get used to "regular water" ..... try adding something: lemon slices, mint leaves, cucumber slices, ginger slices ....... I like mine from the fridge & use a Pur water filter, I think that helps.

cutchro

I stay away from aspertame , here is something to consider , we have hard water and it causes terrible rust/iron stains. My dishwasher looked horrible , the racks were almost orange from iron deposits. My firend ( science teacher) told me to use crystal light ( lemon lime smells best) hehe. When cycle was done I could not beleive my eyes. It looked brand new inside!!! Like the day I bought it....imagine what it is doing in our bodies?! YIKES.!

Ha use Coca Cola to clean the rust off your cast iron frying pans. :drinker:

thirstyflea

I drink Crystal Light all the time! It's the only way I can drink any water. I get the little go-packets you add to a bottle of water, and I drink maybe 6 bottles/day (12 cups of water?). I also love the Margarita and Mojito flavors, mix them in a pitcher with some liquor... low cal cocktails!

I know there are all those arguments about aspartame, but you have to consume an awful lot of it for it to have any of those negative effects... unless you're all about "clean eating" that is. I don't know- I'd rather drink flavored water than no water at all, because those are my options! (And I don't like stevia)

TeaBea

Ok, first gotta say never use Wikipedia, not a reliable source at all, colleges and other schools will not use it as a reference at all because its so easily altered. However everyone has their choice on aspartame since like eggs, one day its good for you one day its bad. The research goes both ways, so really its up to someone to decide if they want to drink stuff with it in it or not. My doctor and dietitian have no issues with it, so using Crystal light is not an bad decision for me. I love crystal light but was also recommended to use the Kelloggs H20 protein mix. It only comes in three flavors, at least that I have seen so far but love it

SpecialK Water ..... blech!

MamaWo

I have started using the Crystal Light packets to try and help me drink more water. I love the Peach Ice Tea and Wild Strawberry! I drink a lot of Diet Coke and am trying to cut back. I struggle with straight water, but I do enjoy the Crystal Light. I add one packet to a 16-20 oz bottle of ice water.