Crystal Light?

[ManOfArms]

I've been drinking Crystal Light everyday, but recently was told their sweetener was dangerous, this is what I found on the Internet about Crystal Light artificial sweetener Aspertame.

"There is absolutely no reason to take this product. It is NOT A DIET PRODUCT! The Congressional record said, "it makes you crave carbohydrates and will make you FAT". Dr. Roberts stated that when he got patients off aspartame, their average weight loss was 19 pounds per person."


Links - http://www.channelu.com/Articles/Aspertame/m1.html

 

[jh1]

I drink crystal light and other 'diet drinks' every once in a while when I want something with flavor. Usually this is when I am eating something spicy, hearty, etc -

Water is my staple, but it is good have around. I am not sure of these reports you have linked - you can find someone to say the same bad things about anything. Sugar will make you fat, so will fat, protein, or any carb....

Moderation my friend. Moderation.

 

[wannabeflexygrl]

lemon juice and a little splenda......Makes water so much more tolerable. Also try drinking it through a straw. It actually disapears much faster......

 

[Dial_tone]

I drink alot of crystal light; I've not noticed any more cravings than usual.

 

[ManOfArms]

nothing better then filtered water

 

[chewyxrage]

the aspertame "danger" is always being over exaggerated.

but you shouldnt be drinking like 5 diet cokes a day either.

oh yea, if your looking for something a little cheaper than crystal light, there is this cheaper version of it called "Wyler's Light" sold at walmart right by the crystal light. If you drink alot of it like I do it can get pretty expensive.

 

[gymrat]

Who knows, who cares. At one point or another, EVERYTHING has been lables dangerous.

 

[Y_lifter]

I'd rather drink battery acid..

Less aftertaste

 

[jenscats5]

The only reason they say aspartame makes you crave carbs is that when you drink a diet product with aspartame, your body/brain notices the sweet taste but doesn't get the sudden rush of carbs that usually accompany the sweet taste. Thus, carb craving. If you are immune to such things or you can simply get past the craving, you'll be ok......

 

[Deterass]

Who knows, who cares. At one point or another, EVERYTHING has been lables dangerous.

Tru dat