Crystal Light vs Diet Soda

kayleekat3 · 06-27-2008, 06:56 AM

Are they the same?
As in not great but acceptable every now and then?
Or is drinking crystal light better than diet soda?
I seem to have slowed down my diet soda cravings but that crystal light is so refreshing after a long hot walk.
I really have trouble drinking water, but I do try to choke some down every now and then.

dbunny · 06-27-2008, 01:59 PM

they are both sweetened with aspartame- a sweetner that can stall some people and is in general not recommended. there are some sodas and drinks that use splenda, such as diet rite, hansen's diet and sparkling water. splenda is generally considered 'safer' than aspartame to use. stevia is another option, though it is an aquired taste and there are not many convenience type drinks with stevia in it.
i used to make unsweetened kool-aid with splenda when i wanted something like that. hope that helps...

kayleekat3 · 06-27-2008, 10:13 PM

cool maybe I will try that. They just make those little water bottle pouches so convienent.

suzanneyea · 06-28-2008, 04:08 AM

There are other brands next to the crystal light packages that use Splenda, I forget the names, but just look and you will find them. Maybe Nestea makes them? Not sure. Make sure to count the carbs in each package in your daily total.

skeopple · 06-28-2008, 05:04 AM

Some people also bloat from carbonated beverages. So, for some, the Spenda sweetened mixes are probably better.

cleochatra · 06-28-2008, 08:00 AM

Splenda is the better choice. The best choice is to switch to stevia-sweetened iced tea and water.

It was SO hard for me to stop drinking soda (Addicted for over 24 years!) but OMG! Seriously. Once I stopped aspartame, my health lept back! I love not having a numb face anymore!

06-27-2008, 06:56 AM	#1
kayleekat3 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: nj Posts: 66 Gallery: kayleekat3 WOE: atkins	Crystal Light vs Diet Soda Are they the same? As in not great but acceptable every now and then? Or is drinking crystal light better than diet soda? I seem to have slowed down my diet soda cravings but that crystal light is so refreshing after a long hot walk. I really have trouble drinking water, but I do try to choke some down every now and then.

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06-27-2008, 01:59 PM	#2
dbunny Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 287 Gallery: dbunny Stats: 5'10" WOE: Atkins	they are both sweetened with aspartame- a sweetner that can stall some people and is in general not recommended. there are some sodas and drinks that use splenda, such as diet rite, hansen's diet and sparkling water. splenda is generally considered 'safer' than aspartame to use. stevia is another option, though it is an aquired taste and there are not many convenience type drinks with stevia in it. i used to make unsweetened kool-aid with splenda when i wanted something like that. hope that helps...

06-27-2008, 10:13 PM	#3
kayleekat3 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: nj Posts: 66 Gallery: kayleekat3 WOE: atkins	cool maybe I will try that. They just make those little water bottle pouches so convienent.

06-28-2008, 04:08 AM	#4
suzanneyea MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 1,485 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 120 WOE: Atkins	There are other brands next to the crystal light packages that use Splenda, I forget the names, but just look and you will find them. Maybe Nestea makes them? Not sure. Make sure to count the carbs in each package in your daily total.

06-28-2008, 05:04 AM	#5
skeopple Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 247 Gallery: skeopple Stats: 336/???/159 WOE: Atkins forever Start Date: 1/14/08	Some people also bloat from carbonated beverages. So, for some, the Spenda sweetened mixes are probably better.

06-28-2008, 08:00 AM	#6
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,885 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Splenda is the better choice. The best choice is to switch to stevia-sweetened iced tea and water. It was SO hard for me to stop drinking soda (Addicted for over 24 years!) but OMG! Seriously. Once I stopped aspartame, my health lept back! I love not having a numb face anymore!