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Originally Posted by Islandhopper04
When I attended my food class at MRC the instructor said we could not have Crystal Light. We needed to drink plain water. I literally gag when I drink plain water. I dilute the crystal light enough where it is just a taste of it in the water. I was confused because when I received my meal plan it stated I could have soda (Diet Rite). If I can have soda, I should be able to have crystal light right?
Well, the soda is in addition to the plain water you're supposed to drink - not in place of it.
Bottom line, plain water is healthier. I don't necessarily buy the part about "your body processes it differently" - because water pretty much never hits your kidneys without having been mixed with something else, even if it's just your digestive acids. But I also feel like too much of the artificial sweeteners isn't a good thing (I know I don't feel good if I've had too much aspartame). But if it takes a little Crystal Light in your water to get it down, and it isn't affecting your weight loss, then just don't tell them - but if you find your loss stalling, it might be something to consider eliminating (the Crystal Light - not the water
). Or maybe a touch of lemon or lime (I know they tell us not to do that too, but it's better than not drinking enough water). I like the True Lemon & True Lime, just a packet in my 32 oz of water gives it a touch of flavor.