I need a good water without that awful after taste from the fake sugar.

DeirdreKelly70
DeirdreKelly70 Posts: 6 Member
edited November 16 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello all: My problem is all the fake sugars out there. I can't stand the aftertaste of them in flavored bottled water. I am trying to cut down on soda and drink more water. Yes I hate tap water as well..lol Any help in telling me of a great tasting flavored water please let me know. Thanks.
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  • ashcky
    ashcky Posts: 393 Member
    I bought a brita pitcher that filters the water. Cuts down on plastic bottle waste and you don't have to drink nasty tap water.
  • andrea4736
    andrea4736 Posts: 211 Member
    I like Ice brand flavored water. But honestly, it just gets too expensive after awhile. I just kept on drinking plain water and eventually I got used to it. Now it's the only thing I'll drink.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    Do you have diluting juice/cordial in the US. Sorry if this is a daft question, I've never looked in that aisle in a US supermarket! Anyway, I use a sugar free concentrate that you add water to (sort of like Crystal Light but not a powder) and I find it tastes infinitely better than flavoured waters. You could also try actual Crystal Light, I really enjoy them and always bring some home with me from vacations.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    Have you tried refrigerating your tap water? The Brita pitcher suggestion may help or buy bottled water. Infusing with fruit can change the flavor or a teaspoon of real sugar is only 15 calories. I like sparkling water or club soda best.
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    I like La Croix, particularly grapefruit though lime is good too. Not overly strong and sweet like Ice or some of the others....might not be enough flavor for you but I think that they are delicious and no artificial or regular sweeteners.

    Mostly I use my soda stream with a squeeze of whatever citrus and mint I have on hand.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Get a soda stream. Plain fizy water is great. You can also just muddle some fruit, cucumber or herbs in it for flavour.
    They do flavour drops but I have never tried them so don't know what is in them.

    Cheers, h.
  • DeirdreKelly70
    DeirdreKelly70 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks Cwolfman13. I have seen them in my work but had been wary of trying them. They only come in 4 packs and I didn't want to waste my money on them. Now I will try them.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    Chilled water with cucumber is delicious in summer it must be said.
  • jwcanfield
    jwcanfield Posts: 192 Member
    edited March 2017
    1/2 gal jug of cold water, 10 Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger tea bags. Let sit overnight - good to go.
  • CajunTess
    CajunTess Posts: 268 Member
    I'm addicted to La Croix flavored sparkeling water. My favorites are the grapefruit and the coconut. Also makes great mixed drinks for a low cal adult beverage. There are no sweeteners at all, 0 calories, 0 sodium!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Just buy one of those infuser bottles and experiment with various fresh fruits and herbs. Pinterest has a million "recipes". If you prefer sparkling buy a soda stream.
  • ariceroni
    ariceroni Posts: 422 Member
    edited March 2017
    I love nuun! They are little tablets you add to your water. They have three lines: active (electrolyte replacement during exercise), energy (with caffeine), and all day (vitamins and lower in electrolytes). 8-10 calories per tablet (16 oz of water) and no weird after taste.
  • gradchica27
    gradchica27 Posts: 777 Member
    I go for the LaCroix too. Lime, coconut, lemon, passion fruit are all good. I get them at Costco, so fewer flavors but way cheaper.

    I used to drink the artificially flavored waters/teas, but for some freak reason they gave me horrible gallbladder pain. Quit them for LaCroix and tap water and I'm fine. Weird. Anyway, I found LaCroix bland at first after switching bc it's not sweet, but my tastebuds adjusted.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    2 option.
    1 Try a Soda stream if you know someone who has one. I can drink this stuff all day without flavour.
    2 try a fruit infuser.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Move to Dallas. Best tasting tap water in the country.
  • abundantlyme
    abundantlyme Posts: 44 Member
    Try La Croix coconut flavor. It isn't sweet, but it just has that ESSENCE of coconut that makes it tastes really good. To me, at least!
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    you can buy liquid water enhancer. it's drops that you put in your water. you can get it at wal-mart or any grocery store.
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    DeirdreKelly70 wrote: »
    Thanks Cwolfman13. I have seen them in my work but had been wary of trying them. They only come in 4 packs and I didn't want to waste my money on them. Now I will try them.

    I bounce between La Croix and Soliel (basically the same thing), and I live off them! I get both kinds at grocery stores like Safeway or Albertsons in 12-packs (on sale usually $7-8). I've seen them at Target and Big Lots too. I like them because you get an essence of flavor, without the sweetness, and they don't have sodium.

    Other brands have similar unsweetened flavored waters too, in bottles: Dasani, Arrowhead, Crystal Geyser. I can't stand Arrowhead or Crystal Geyser normally, but the sparkling ones are great!
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    Move to Dallas. Best tasting tap water in the country.

    Nothing tastes better than Lake Tahoe.
  • BeChill73
    BeChill73 Posts: 75 Member
    edited March 2017
    We have a filter on our tap, and refrigerate the water to make it taste better. Sometimes I add a slice of lemon or orange, a handful of frozen berries, or a bunch of mint leaves.
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    La Croix, Poland Springs Flavored Sparkling Water, or Polar Flavored Seltzer are all pretty good. All zero calories. Not sweetened at all--a little bit of an acquired taste, but I've grown to love them.
  • shandy82165
    shandy82165 Posts: 184 Member
    I have an infusion pitcher at home that I love. I really like citrus infused water, and I also hate the aftertaste of artificial sweetener.
  • fitmom4lifemfp
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,572 Member
    ariceroni wrote: »
    I love nuun! They are little tablets you add to your water. They have three lines: active (electrolyte replacement during exercise), energy (with caffeine), and all day (vitamins and lower in electrolytes). 8-10 calories per tablet (16 oz of water) and no weird after taste.

    Ugh! I bought nuun - could not stand it - WAY TOO SALTY for me!!!
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    I like to infuse my water with mint, cucumber, or even mango slices it's great!
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    Move to Dallas. Best tasting tap water in the country.

    Nothing tastes better than Lake Tahoe.

    High five!
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    jennybearlv wrote: »
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    Move to Dallas. Best tasting tap water in the country.

    Nothing tastes better than Lake Tahoe.

    Nah, you want to go to Scotland. If you really want the best tap water in Scotland, go to a croft in the Highlands that's plumbed from a mountain spring.
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