Drinking water question

la79al · July 2010

I don't like water, but I know I need to drink it. So I am looking for ideas. Right now I am going through a phase where I am addicted to the sparkling flavored water beverage or whatever it is but I know that has aspartame or something similar. I like the Aquafina flavored water but I know that has aspartame or something in it too. Most of the little drink pouches have the aspartame crap and the thought of just using lemon juice doesn't really appeal to me. So should I just get over the whole aspartame thing or are there other options out there?

KellyD01 · July 2010

My midwives suggested to use those drink mix packets, but only a small amount per glass or bottle... enough to give it flavor, that way you're also not od'ing on the aspartame.

KRB8 · July 2010

I really like the new Crystal Light Fitness packets. There's no articial sugar and they come in some good flavors. They definitely help me get my water intake in, without adding too much sugar or calories.

his1stmy4th · July 2010

Try squeezing a fresh lemon, lime, or orange into some water. I take a lemon and slice it up and put it in a gallon jug of water and drink it. Gives some flavor without the additives of the drink packets.

Aloe0l · July 2010

Look for flavored sparkling water. Like La Croix or a similar brand. I don't *think* La Croix has any artificial sugars, but I am not 100%.

chiquilla981 · July 2010

Try adding fruit to your water. I really enjoy it when I add fresh or even frozen strawberries to it.

erinjcianciolo · July 2010

*KRB*:
I really like the new Crystal Light Fitness packets. There's no articial sugar and they come in some good flavors. They definitely help me get my water intake in, without adding too much sugar or calories.

this! i also drink Powerade Zero and lots of Gatorade......

bmqcmg · July 2010

You could try adding fruit into your water. And also, if you eat a lot of fruit that contains water, like watermelon, it will help you get some of your water in.

Dobie_Mama · July 2010

Add a splash of real fruit juice, or fresh cut up fruit, to either water or seltzer. Plain seltzer won't have any aspartame. Or you can buy a seltzer maker and make your own from plain water.

Daisy22 · July 2010

Have you tried La Croix? It's just carbonated water and they have different flavors but no artifical sweeteners.

KSME924 · July 2010

I'm not a water fan either. I find the colder it is, the easier it is to drink. This meant I had to rearrange my freezer to fit ice trays. Also, after drinking ice cold water for a couple days, it really hasn't been as bad as initially and am finding if I drink almost any other thing (tea, pop, coffee, lemonade, etc) I get even more thirsty and need a glass of ice water. It's all about forming new habits. g'luck.

wifeandmama · July 2010

seltzer! We drink lemon-lime seltzer ALL THE TIME in our house. We have a soda maker that we use to make it, too... I just add some lemon or lime juice sometimes.

jastl32 · July 2010

You could try slicing up oranges, lemons or limes and letting them soak in a pitcher of ice water. It adds a little flavor, but no artificial sweetener. I've also seen cucumbers used (sounds weird, but isn't too bad!).

I've gotten over the artificial sweetener thing now that I'm this far along. It is in so many things (think yogurt as an example) that it's hard to avoid. I'm now drinking Powerade Zero, which has sucralose (splenda) in it because sometimes you just need something other than water.

grantierb · July 2010

bmqcmg:
And also, if you eat a lot of fruit that contains water, like watermelon, it will help you get some of your water in.

This. Plus I find drinking through a straw helps plain water go down faster and easier.

CamFam · July 2010

I make batches of unsweetened iced tea using tea bags and add Truvia to it. Truvia is a natural sweetener without aspartame or sucralose.

I also drink Club Soda and a fresh lime slice. Yum!

MT-Head · July 2010

Add me to the list of folks who add a bit of lemon or lime juice to cold water to make it taste better. I have squirt bottles of lemon and lime in my fridge and just add a dash to a full glass.

~Kat~ · July 2010

My Dr suggested getting herbal teas in whatever flavor you like and then using them to flavor your water. Like iced tea, but not as strong.

McKenna04 · July 2010

I suggest getting bottled water, throwing it in the fridge and drinking that. Or filtered water if you have that option.. water doesn't taste bad, you have to have flavor always?!

Linnya · July 2010

Dobie_Mama:
Add a splash of real fruit juice, or fresh cut up fruit, to either water or seltzer. Plain seltzer won't have any aspartame. Or you can buy a seltzer maker and make your own from plain water.

^This! I add fruit juice in small amounts to my water all the time and it is fun to mix juices up. Right now I have apple, pineapple, orange and cranberry juice in the fridge and I add a splash - enough to give it a little flavor - now and then. This is how I give "juice" to DS, too. Lots of water and just a little juice.

lhellem · July 2010

CamFam:
I make batches of unsweetened iced tea using tea bags and add Truvia to it. Truvia is a natural sweetener without aspartame or sucralose.

I also drink Club Soda and a fresh lime slice. Yum!

This! I have gotten to the point where I've had so much water that I almost can't stand it anymore. I started brewing a gallon of decaf tea and I use Splenda instead of Truvia but same difference...they are both made from real sugar so my doc OK'ed it. It also seems to help if I keep it really cold and use a straw. I have no idea why but I seem to drink a lot more throughout the day when I do this. I actually re-use the large Chick-fil-a cups...they are styrofoam so they stay cold and the cup doesn't sweat all over my desk.

I also agree with the poster who said to add some watermelon to your diet. I've been eating that stuff like crazy! It tastes great this time of year and has a ton of water in it. Just a thought

brittlandk · July 2010

I also hate drinking water, but have found that certain water sources taste better to me than others. The filtered water from our fridge is AWFUL, but the tap water at work tastes ok.

Another thing you could add to give the water a little flavor is fresh mint. Throw a couple sprigs in a pitcher of ice water. The longer it sits the better it gets!

golichmi · July 2010

I've been keeping a pitcher of water in the fridge with sliced up cucumbers...It's really refreshing and a good change from my usual lemon slices!

kerrerin · July 2010

I have become addicted to ice cubes. I only fill the trays up half way so they are bite sized pieces. I find I go through 4-6 trays a day.

I also add a splash of fruit juice to a glass of water.

amberwc · July 2010

Have you tried ginger tea. A great herbal, add some honey (or agave) to it while it's hot and then refrig it. great iced tea! Water it down some if you like.

zach'swife · July 2010

I love SoBe's Lifewater in Acai Fruit Punch. It's zero calories and no artificial sweeteners.

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