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Sprite Zero?

Reallynervous83Reallynervous83 member
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I'm off caffeine completely...ok I have one cup o'coffee (8oz) in the morning.  However I'm not a big water drinker and I'm trying to avoid sugary drinks like fruit juice etc.  Anyone heard anything bad about sprite zero?  It also seems to really help with the nausea.  
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  • QmommyQmommy member
    I'd rather have real sugar than aspartame.
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  • GonnaMissSushiGonnaMissSushi
    It is my understanding that you should avoid artificial sweeteners. I have been really enjoying plain carbonated water/seltzer with a splash of organic cranberry juice not from concentrate. It's not too sugury if you use just a little juice. The carbonation is what helps the nausea, so it should be good for that too.
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  • RivieraBoundRivieraBound member

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    I'd rather have real sugar than aspartame.

    Me too.  OP have you tried lime flavored sparkling water?  I really like that.  And its flavored naturally. 

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    imageQmommy:
    I'd rather have real sugar than aspartame.

    Me too.  OP have you tried lime flavored sparkling water?  I really like that.  And its flavored naturally. 

     

    **Throws sprite away***  Guess I'm trying the crystal light with water. Thanks ladies!!

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    imageReallynervous83:
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    imageQmommy:
    I'd rather have real sugar than aspartame.

    Me too.  OP have you tried lime flavored sparkling water?  I really like that.  And its flavored naturally. 

     

    **Throws sprite away***  Guess I'm trying the crystal light with water. Thanks ladies!!

    FYI it's the same deal with Crystal Light. 

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  • cdale86cdale86 member
    Sprite zero is fine in moderation in pregnancy. Artificial sweeteners in beverages are recognized as safe and consumption within acceptable daily intakes moderation is safe during pregnancy. Look at the article "Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition and Lifestyle for a Healthy Pregnancy Outcome." I am also a Registered Dietitian.

    ETA: another resource. https://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/artificialsweetner.htm
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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    I'd rather have caffeine and sugar than the aspartame.


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    imageQmommy:
    I'd rather have real sugar than aspartame.

    Me too.  OP have you tried lime flavored sparkling water?  I really like that.  And its flavored naturally. 

     

    **Throws sprite away***  Guess I'm trying the crystal light with water. Thanks ladies!!

     FYI it's the same deal with Crystal Light. 

    Actually the have a new drink "Pure Fitness" which is aspartame free  

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  • JilllyBeanJilllyBean member
    My OB says to limit artificial sweeteners to 2 servings a day.
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  • ChounaL2011ChounaL2011

    Regular Sprite (which doesn't contain caffine anyway) would be much better for you and baby than Sprite Zero.  I usually don't drink a lot of carbonated drinks anyway but it seems that I've been craving them since finding out that I am pregnant. Anywho, Ginger Ale has become my new bff! No caffine and is a lot less sweet than Sprite.

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  • beckajwbeckajw member
    imageReallynervous83:
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    imageQmommy:
    I'd rather have real sugar than aspartame.

    Me too.  OP have you tried lime flavored sparkling water?  I really like that.  And its flavored naturally. 

     

    **Throws sprite away***  Guess I'm trying the crystal light with water. Thanks ladies!!

     

    Sprite Zero is fine to drink during pregnancy.  Also, if you're not going to drink that because of the sweeteners, you can't drink Crystal Light either.

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  • AudaciousaricaAudaciousarica
    My RE said NO artificial sweeteners, and only 8 oz of caffeine drink a day.  What about regular sprite/7up/root beer?  They're all caffeine free and sweetened with regular sugar.
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  • ladybugpjbladybugpjb member

    I also do sparkling water - I think mine was lemon flavored. I'm out at the moment, so I can't check.

    I avoid artificial sweeteners in general.

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    imageQmommy:
    I'd rather have real sugar than aspartame.

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  • sooner1981sooner1981 member

    I have to disagree.  I would much rather have a Sprite Zero than a regular Sprite.  Artificial sweeteners have literally been shown to cause no, zero, zilch, nada side effects and are regarded as safe for consumption in pregnant and non-pregnant women.

    Excess sugar consumption, on the other hand, has been linked to ill effects in pregnancy. 

    As for me, I would pick the diet sprite/sprite zero every time (up to about 2 per day). 

    On these kinds of issues it is good to do real research vs. listening to people who say things like "splenda is poison," without referencing any peer-reviewed study or journal article.  There have been around 100 studies showing Splenda is safe for human consumption in amounts way exceeding "moderate" levels.  On the other hand, there have been no scientific studies showing that it is dangerous....

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  • MJHersheyMJHershey member

    At least with juice you get some vitamins.

    I avoid aspartame whenever possible... so i always had non-Diet drinks. Try full on Sprite.

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