Crystal Light Tricks Your Body?

I water down 2 liters of Crystal Light to 3.

If you find yourself hungrier/eating more because you are drinking it, avoid it. I haven't had that issue.
Certain artificial sweeteners supposedly may increase craving.

This is a theory that pertains to the use of sugar substitutes, not just Crstal Light. I chose to believe it is true, but I think you could find studies before and against the theory.

The theory implies that using sugar substitutes may result in more difficulty controlling sugar cravings due to the sugar crash that you would experience.

I went from Coke to water with an occasional diet soda or diet energy drink. I figured it was going to be difficult to change, so I might as well go straight to water. The longer you do it, the more it's what your body expects you to do.

Do you think drinking Crystal Light helps you drink water and satisfy a sugar craving or are you finding that an hour or two after drinking Chrstal Light you have stronger sugar cravings?

To me the other big benefit of primarily drinking water is water is that it keeps my palate clean and I really enjoy the taste of fruits and vegetables more.

Hope this helps.

This is a theory that pertains to the use of sugar substitutes, not just Crstal Light. I chose to believe it is true, but I think you could find studies before and against the theory.

The theory implies that using sugar substitutes may result in more difficulty controlling sugar cravings due to the sugar crash that you would experience.

I went from Coke to water with an occasional diet soda or diet energy drink. I figured it was going to be difficult to change, so I might as well go straight to water. The longer you do it, the more it's what your body expects you to do.

Do you think drinking Crystal Light helps you drink water and satisfy a sugar craving or are you finding that an hour or two after drinking Chrstal Light you have stronger sugar cravings?

To me the other big benefit of primarily drinking water is water is that it keeps my palate clean and I really enjoy the taste of fruits and vegetables more.

Hope this helps.

I have heard of the same studies.

Hi All!

This is my very first question on the forums: My dad says that you should only drink a VERY watered down crystal light drink if you are going to use that product. He says becuase the sugary taste/sugar content can "trick" your body into thinking it is a sugary juice instead of a flavored beverage.

Anyone heard this before? I drink lots of water, but also like to drink crystal light to help me chug down my water intake. Opinions?

Thanks!!

Beth

Assuming it did, why would that be a problem?

I tried some Wylers pink lemonade (o calorie),one packet to two gallons of water. I've never been fan of sweets or sodas, I usually drink water. What I found is that 16 ounces of Wylers made me feel really bloated. I don't get that feeling with water. I won't be drinking the Wylers again.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2892765/

So, like I originally said, if you find yourself wanting to eat more, probably not a good idea.
If you don't, it's fine.

I am not giving up artificial sweeteners anytime soon, but I do believe they should be used in moderation. I don't consider a diet coke or a crystal light a substitute for water. For some reason, water is better for my digestion than flavored beverages. I drink the flavored stuff as more of an entertaining treat than a way to keep me hydrated.