Is "Clear American" Flavored Sparkling Water too good to be
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I love the sparkling water, and I drink it often. The only problem I have is the fact that it makes me belch, which is not so good in the workplace.0
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If you enjoy it drink it. If it keeps you from drinking calorie rich drinks keeping you from your goal than drink it. There is no hard evidence that aspartame in moderation causes cancer in humans. If you like it dont worry and it's helping you to lose weight because you arent drinking sugared drinks then continue.0
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Any caffinated beverage should not be counted towards hydration, but other than that, I agree.7
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Regardless, as delicious as it is, you should NOT count it in your water count for the day. Try to count only pure water in your count for the day. I love tea and I'll have a diet soda about once a week but any drink w/ an artificial sweetener or diuretic doesn't really hydrate you. Just a word to the wise. :flowerforyou:
Why would you not count it? Your body needs fluids, not necessarily just "water". There's water in juice, there's water in coffee, there's water in fruits and vegetables. I don't understand this mindset that suggests anything but pure H20 doesn't count towards being adequately hydrated. (Your second bolded statement is simply untrue - one derives a net hydration gain from coffee & tea etc )
BTW.....I do drink water too & lots of it.5 -
^this... that fake sugar is okay every once in a while but not good in abundance... plus I personally think it tastes crappy most of the time, and it makes my stomach hurt too sometimes. I miss the old sparkling water that had real sugar in it.
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Try Hint Fizz...its naturally flavored with no sweeteners at all. (Whole Foods carries it and the non carbonated version)0
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If you want to learn about Hidden food chemicals read the book "Skinny *****" you can find it in any book store and its very informational and sarcastically humorous. It will teach all about the artifical sweetener world.11
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While I'll drink artificial sweeteners every so often, I don't keep them on hand. Kroger sells some flavored sparkling water. Its ingredient list: carbonated water, natural flavors. I usually just drink plain water, but I like to have this sparkling water as an occasional treat!0
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^this... that fake sugar is okay every once in a while but not good in abundance... plus I personally think it tastes crappy most of the time, and it makes my stomach hurt too sometimes. I miss the old sparkling water that had real sugar in it.
Prove it. Plain and simple. When someone says "Oh it's okay in moderation but not in abundance," they are talking out of both sides of their mouth. It's either safe or isn't. And it is safe. The "abundance" of aspartame you would have to consume to reach toxicity is virtually impossible. Is diet soda healthy? No. But Aspartame has been proven time and time again to be perfectly safe.
Regarding the initial question, it's a much better option than Diet Soda. No sodium, no caffeine, no artificial coloring. Better for your teeth and your health. And this particular brand tests great.6 -
I tried it once thinking it was seltzer. YUCK!!
Why not just drink regular seltzer? No calories and flavored and NO sugar or fake sweeteners. It's really good.2 -
Wow, what a sensible answer. You are obviously thinking critically. Expect the alarmists to disagree with no evidence whatsoever. If people took a critical thinking course and learned a bit of logic and science they'd probably find more comfort in their lives.aspartame
^this... that fake sugar is okay every once in a while but not good in abundance... plus I personally think it tastes crappy most of the time, and it makes my stomach hurt too sometimes. I miss the old sparkling water that had real sugar in it.
Prove it. Plain and simple. When someone says "Oh it's okay in moderation but not in abundance," they are talking out of both sides of their mouth. It's either safe or isn't. And it is safe. The "abundance" of aspartame you would have to consume to reach toxicity is virtually impossible. Is diet soda healthy? No. But Aspartame has been proven time and time again to be perfectly safe.
Regarding the initial question, it's a much better option than Diet Soda. No sodium, no caffeine, no artificial coloring. Better for your teeth and your health. And this particular brand tests great.5 -
I drink these all the time and it's completely taken my craving for sodas away.
I think it's worth it.0 -
can anyone tell me i drink clear choice raspberry + stress relief everyday at least 4 to 5 of the 33.8 fl oz bottles and i wanted to know are they good for u and someone told me if i'm drinking alot of them they will flush out my medication is that true but i love it and i hate regular water but these i will drink0
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sparkling water is carbonated water (CO2)
tonic water is carbonated water with quinine and sweeteners added
club soda is water that is carbonated with baking soda(NaHCO3), which increases its sodium content
plain or flavored sparkling water is just fizzy plain water and great to drink. if you get sweetened, just know it has artificial sweeteners.
(I didn't know how to quote this, so I just copy pasted it from a previous post on this topic. I found it interesting as I didn't know the difference in the 3.)0 -
My doctor told me that I should drink plenty of water. mainly because its very important to stay well hydrated. I really like this brand.0
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Did you that Wal-Mart's Clear American naturally flavored water contains aspartame and perservatives?
blesnme asked 11 months ago
This the water that contains 0 sugars 0 caffeine 0 calories 0 sodium but yet it has aspartame and perservatives in it.
Aspartame is an artificial sweetner (FAKE SUGAR) made in a lab by man!
The components of aspartame can lead to a number of health problems, as you have read. Side effects can occur gradually, can be immediate, or can be acute reactions.
According to Lendon Smith, M.D. there is an enormous population suffering from side effects associated with aspartame, yet have no idea why drugs, supplements and herbs don’t relieve their symptoms. Then, there are users who don’t ‘appear’ to suffer immediate reactions at all. Even these individuals are susceptible to the long-term damage caused by excitatory amino acids, phenylalanine, methanol, and DKP.
Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:
Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes
Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment
Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors
Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias
Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure
Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing
Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma
Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS
Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection
Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Nonsense^^^^^and hyperbole.
Personally, I find it too sweet. More importantly (at least to me), I don't shop at Walmart and don't support them not paying their employees a living wage.
I admire your willingness to listen and get feedback. Whatever you decide, good luck!4 -
Richardwilder what a ridiculous nonsense post.
I don't shop at Walmart ( because I am not in America) but I'm sure aspartame in sensible doses is perfectly fine for nearly everyone.
If you choose to drink this water or Pepsi max or any other aspartame containing food or drink in sensible amounts you will be fine.3 -
And this is why I love you.Nonsense^^^^^and hyperbole.
Personally, I find it too sweet. More importantly (at least to me), I don't shop at Walmart and don't support them not paying their employees a living wage.
I admire your willingness to listen and get feedback. Whatever you decide, good luck!2 -
You know what? I think that I just realized for the first time that's a knockoff of Clearly Canadian, which I haven't had since I was a kid, but used to love. Anyway, I don't like any other brands of sparkling water.
paperpudding, they have stores in other countries, but they're not branded as Wal-Mart. So, I'm guessing the store brands at their stores would be the same thing.0
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