Miracle: Water that Tastes Good!
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Miracle: Water that Tastes Good!
| Thu, 02-24-2005 - 12:49am |
When I find a product I love, I have to tell everyone.
| Thu, 02-24-2005 - 12:49am |
When I find a product I love, I have to tell everyone.
I have not looked at the Aquafina water but I did some checking on Propel and Fruit2O because I really like them and they both contain sucralose - the brand name is Splenda. I have done some research on sucralose and it is manufactured by replacing 2 of the normally occuring atoms with chlorinated atoms - it basically gives you the same chemical make up of the pesticide DDT. there have only been 40 studies testing the effects of sucralose, none long-term. But, initial testing has shown it do decrease the size of the thymus gland 40% on animals - that is huge - shows problems with the livers and kidneys along with some other side effects. My mother had cancer when I was younger and the first thing the oncologist told her was never to use artificial sweetners. Now, that was back in the day of saccharin but most doctors will still tell you to limit your intake.
The way I get my water down (and I drink about 100 oz. a day) is to pour my water and then add a little bit of juice (usually lite cranberry, although I have heard white grape is excellent). This gives the water a really good flavor, I am also getting in my cranberry juice (very good for women) and there is hardly any calories using the lite, maybe 10 or 15, in a 32 oz. glass of water.
I'm very sensitive to how water tastes and I can only drink Poland Spring at room temp. It's tastes clear with no flavor. Although my preferred bev is Coca-Cola, I have to cut it out completely because even though it tastes great and makes food taste better, it makes me feel like carp.
I thought Splenda was essentially sugar alcohols??
Shannon : )
I do know that these Aquafina FruitSplash drinks have some splenda.
Fruit2o contains calories, as does Propel - maybe there is something extra going on there?
If artificial sweetners, like Sweet N Low are bad for me, I'm already doomed.
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