Question:
Are there any alternatives to plain water?

I am getting bored with water and some days have an impossible time getting enough. Are there any choices that don't have caffeine or any kind of artificial sweeteners? I can't have anything with Nutra-sweet or Splenda so those are out of the question. I drink iced tea (not Southern <g>) so it has no sugar, but that does not add to my hydration because of the caffeine, I understand. Is there something I am missing or do I just choke it down and suffer?    — S S. (posted on August 22, 2000)

August 22, 2000
Steph, you can jazz up your water with a twist of lemon, lime or orange.. a little squeeze of any of them add a nice kick to the water and don't require sweetener. Also, try to use decaffinated tea; or try some of the herbal teas out there.. there are so many. As long as there's no caffine in them you can "count" them as water. If you are having an awful time getting your water in liquid form, try eating salads (lettuce is mostly water), fresh fruits and such, a large quantity of water our bodies need comes from our food (though it's not enough to let you completely skip drinking fluids). Try crushed ice; let it melt in your mouth. Hope some of this helps.
   — BethVBG

August 22, 2000
Have you tried Crystal Light (I like the lemon lime). Also, my Dr. told me that sugar gree Kool-Aid is another option. I also get tired of water but find that the bottled water DOES taste better. Good luck!
   — cheryl W.

August 22, 2000
I have this terrific new drink I found at the drug store called Fruit-2-0. Its a delicious slightly flavored water with no sugar and no calories. I get it in raspberry, lemon, strawberry and a whole host of flavors. It's absolutely delicious poured over crushed ice .. with a light fruity flavor. Good luck.
   — Sonya H.

August 22, 2000
This isn't something you'd want to do ALL the time, but Snapple comes in a diet variety...Cranberry-Raspberry, Strawberry-Kiwi and White Grape...non-caffeine...and I think in the neighborhood of 20 calories. I use the Strawberry-Kiwi with vanilla protein powder and ice...adds a nice flavor Good luck
   — Lucky B.

August 22, 2000
How about brewing your own iced tea with decaffinated tea bags? It works great!
   — Marjie W.

August 22, 2000
One of my best investments has been a Brita water pitcher. ..the chilled water tastes much better. Also, ice tea made with 3 bags of decaf tea and 3 bags of Sunburst herbal tea makes a wonderful lemony ice tea.........the orange and cranberry flavored herbal teas are also good this way. I love the Crystal Lite pink lemonade too.
   — Nanette T.

August 22, 2000
HI THE FRUIT 2 O IS GREAT WHEN YOU CAN FIND IT......OR DO WHAT I DO BUY LITTLE FLAVORINGS,,,,LEMON,,,ORANGE,,,MINT ANYTHING YOU LIKE AND MAKE YOUR OWN.....I KEEP WATER BOTTLES OF IT IN FRIDGE AND FREEZER ITS CHEAP AS CAN BE AND USE USE AS MUCH FLAVOR AS YOU LIKE......HOPE THIS HELPS DIANE NEAL
   — BBD

August 22, 2000
Crystal Lite Pink Lemonade, Fruit 2-0, sugar-free kool-aid, Crush Ice in a blender...add some fruit, I suggest orange & strawberries not to many and it makes a very healthy yummy smoothie!!!!
   — Pamela L.

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