Drinks that are very low in sugar

Mmmmona
Mmmmona Posts: 328 Member
edited January 23 in Food and Nutrition
I am looking for a drink that is very low in sugar. I have been drinking Tropicana Trop50 which has 12g per cup. That is a lot. I only allow myself 30g a day (not including fresh fruit). I am dying to just chug a whole 2 litres of it! Haha.

Know of any drinks with lower sugar than 12g per cup?

I miss juice....

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  • confetti_blind
    confetti_blind Posts: 91 Member
    diet coke :p
  • Mmmmona
    Mmmmona Posts: 328 Member
    Thanks but the lack of sugar there is overshadowed by the phosporus and aspertame. I don't want skin cancer.
  • andyisandy
    andyisandy Posts: 433 Member
    Why are only allowed so low in sugar besides fruits? I assume it for some medical reason
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    water, unsweetened tea, water flavored with fresh fruit, mint, ginger, etc
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    diet coke :p

    eewwww. I'd rather have Pespi Max :tongue:
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    water, unsweetened tea, water flavored with fresh fruit, mint, ginger, etc

    What this person said.
  • rassha01
    rassha01 Posts: 534 Member
    WATER, H2O, AGUA!!!
  • Dr_Waffles
    Dr_Waffles Posts: 141 Member
    cut your juice with seltzer water. the fizz is fun.
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    Try infusing water with fresh fruits and/or herbs. If you google it, there's a ton of ideas. More water and less sugar than juice but you'll still get a little bit of a fruity taste.
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    Crystal Light is sugar free.

    But water is a great option. I like mine with lemon and lime. Cucumber water is good too.
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    water, unsweetened tea, water flavored with fresh fruit, mint, ginger, etc

    What this person said.

    third this^^^^ if you don't like just plain ole water add a bit of lemon
  • Dr_Waffles
    Dr_Waffles Posts: 141 Member
    Also try this http://www.truelemon.com/products.html
  • boroko
    boroko Posts: 358 Member
    Water. Diluted fruit juice.

    Tomato juice is super healthy and low cal. ( e.g. Del Monte has 50cals and 7g sugar in an 8oz glass.) Lots of good vitamins and minerals. Also try V8 vegi juice.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    water, unsweetened tea, water flavored with fresh fruit, mint, ginger, etc

    If you are not a fan of tea (now) .... learn to like it. Flavor it with orange slices, mash a few berries in it, add some jam. Brew tea with ginger or mint leaves .... lots of varieties

    http://www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Iced_Tea_Recipes
  • ShifuYaku
    ShifuYaku Posts: 504 Member
    Guys, I'm just going to say this now - if you want to drink soda, don't drink diet. Just go for the regular one. Other than that, maybe you shouldn't drink it at all.

    As for a low sugar drink, water, tea with 3 teaspoons (or less), tea with honey, real fruit juice.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Guys, I'm just going to say this now - if you want to drink soda, don't drink diet. Just go for the regular one. Other than that, maybe you shouldn't drink it at all.

    As for a low sugar drink, water, tea with 3 teaspoons (or less), tea with honey, real fruit juice.

    What's your rationale for that, maybe artificial sweetener fearmongering?
  • Mmmmona
    Mmmmona Posts: 328 Member
    Thanks all!
  • Mmmmona
    Mmmmona Posts: 328 Member
    Water. Diluted fruit juice.

    Tomato juice is super healthy and low cal. ( e.g. Del Monte has 50cals and 7g sugar in an 8oz glass.) Lots of good vitamins and minerals. Also try V8 vegi juice.

    I don't love tomato juice but I could learn to I think. Thanks a bunch!
  • Mmmmona
    Mmmmona Posts: 328 Member
    Why are only allowed so low in sugar besides fruits? I assume it for some medical reason

    Well MFP gives me 27 as a goal but I limit myself to 30 as sugar was a big cause of my weight gain.
  • fitgal05
    fitgal05 Posts: 149
    Drink water! lol

    Actually I drink crystal light too.

    If you don't want diet stuff, which obviously you do drink with the light juice. I have a cool trick. Sparkling water, with two tea bags you can get the fruity tea. That way it's like a soda but fruity like juice.

    Juice has a ton of sugar I don't recommend juice to anyone unless it's my homemade green juice. I think fruit eaten is a better option but wth do I know I'm just a girl.

    Look up green juices though, you don't have to use a ton of fruit to make them like the amount it takes to make OJ. Plus you add things like kale or spinach, nuts or whatever.
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    Artificial sweeteners are not from the devil.
  • Mmmmona
    Mmmmona Posts: 328 Member
    Artificial sweeteners are not from the devil.

    They cause diabetes, skin cancer and metabolic syndrome. Not the devil, but they're not doing anything good for you either.
    They also cause premature briths.
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    Artificial sweeteners are not from the devil.

    They cause diabetes, skin cancer and metabolic syndrome. Not the devil, but they're not doing anything good for you either.
    They also cause premature briths.

    There are no studies that prove any of those things, merely theories.
  • luckydays27
    luckydays27 Posts: 552 Member
    Artificial sweeteners are not from the devil.

    They cause diabetes, skin cancer and metabolic syndrome. Not the devil, but they're not doing anything good for you either.
    They also cause premature briths.

    I have been drinking diet Pepsi for 20 years and have no such symptoms that you list. Nor has anyone I know who is a diet soda drinker. Your statement is full of ... malarkey.

    There is no scientific studies that show any of this.

    However, I exercise more now therefore I drink more water. Like 10 cups of water to 1 can of soda (if even that).
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