Crystal light to lighten up
Written: Dec 07 '07
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Pros: great for diets, tastes great, convenient
Cons: can be expensive, contains aspartame
The Bottom Line: Convenient, light drink which doesn't cause tooth decay. I recommend crystal light.
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| goodmama's Full Review: Crystal Light Tropical Strawberry Kiwi, 2.3 Oz Uni... |
Crystal light drink mix comes in many flavors such as:
Raspberry Ice
Pink Lemonade
Lemonade
Strawberry Kiwi
Ruby Red
Classic Orange
Raspberry Iced Tea
Fruit Punch
Strawberry Orange Banana
Pineapple Strawberry
Tangerine Strawberry
Peach Tea
Decaf Iced Tea
Ingredients (in strawberry kiwi - other flavors differ slightly): Citric Acid, maltodextrin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, magnesium oxide, soy lecithin, artificial color, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1
Calories: 5 per serving/1/8th of tub
1 container makes 8 fl. oz.
0 carbs & sugar free
You can buy crystal light at the grocery store or walmart/target. I like the actual brand crystal light better than the store brand because I think the tubs keep the drink mix fresher if you don't use it all than the paper containers the store brands use.
Crystal light comes in two sizes: One that makes 8 quarts & one that makes 12 quarts. The 8 quarts go for about $2.69 where I live & the 12 quart $3.99. You can look for sales though & get 2 8 quarts for $4.00. I usually stock up if I see a sale!
I like crystal light because it's light & tastes refreshing. I use it sparingly so it lasts & so we get less aspartame into our bodies. It helps us drink more water. I also like the fact that I can control the amount of flavoring & it's less artificial ingredients (because I control amount) than having a soda - so I feel it's healthier because of this fact. Crystal light is sugar free so it's better for your teeth than soda or juice. It's also non-carbonated so it's also better for your teeth because of this.
ADULT recipe I'll share with you! Hope you like it:
Diet gingerale, Your favorite flavor crystal light (I like strawberry kiwi) & vodka. Mix 2 shots vodka, 2 cans diet gingerale & 1 tub crystal light with ice & blend. Delicious light alcoholic drink!!!
Crystal light also comes in bottles pre-mixed, but slightly more expensive than mix your own. It comes in single packets also if you choose to add to water & this form is convenient for travel.
I use a pitcher & make flavors for the family (kids like it also) if we're having a calorie packed meal - it's a good way to save a few calories! It helps me drink more water without the calories when I'm doing weight watchers. I've enjoyed all the crystal light flavors I've tried.
Recommended:
Yes
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