Does anyone know the low down on the fruit and vitamin waters? I drink

[nirvana555]

Them constantly as I have dry mouth. The labels say no calories, no fat, and no carbs (I'm currently working on loosing weight by going the low carb route since that has worked for me in the past). It even says 0 grams of sugar. However, I haven't lost as much weight as I'm thinking I should have by now and I'm just wondering about these drinks. Any feedback is appreciated!

[Tobin S.]

1. I would think

that the only way a drink containing no calories could put weight on you is if it has a lot of salt and causes you to retain water. Otherwise, I don't think it's possible for such a drink to cause weight gain.

[LiberalEsto]

2. Read the teeny tiny print to see if they contain Sucralose

or some other artificial sweetener.
I bought one of those things, just once, found it contained Sucralose, and will never buy it again.

[nirvana555]

6. it does contain sucralose. what is that and

Whas the downside?

[Incitatus]

7. It's another chemical additive designed to provide a sweet taste with no calories.

Like other artificial sweeteners, there is some question as to how safe it is and if it contributes to a number of diseases and obesity.


I suggest Googeling it. You might want to Google olestra too.


There is a lot of crap advertised as healthy food.

[handmade34]

3. water from the tap is cheaper

and so much better for you… add a slice of lemon if desired (and if you really want to see a difference drink the lemon water with a tsp of cayenne)


fruit and vitamin waters=waste of money and stomach space!!!

just my $ .02

[hobbit709]

4. Waste of money and all those plastic bottles aren't good for the environment.

Plain tap water with a dash of lemon or lime juice is better.

[Incitatus]

5. I don't trust them.

You can try making your own green tea, just don't add any sugar. That's what I do.

Here's some info on it: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/19991128/green-tea-boosts-metabolism-protects-against-diseases