Crystal Light

[DebbieC]

Is Crystal Light OK to drink during induction?

Thanks

[em200]

as i recall its something of a staller for many - so treat it with caution!

[Elizellen]

As far as I know it contains aspartame which Dr Atkins wanted us to avoid.

Also we are allowed only 3 servings of sweetened foods or drinks per day, so you will need to drink a fair bit or ordinary water too in order not to dehydrate - Atkins is a 'diuretic' way of eating if followed correctly so you do need to get enough water into your body.

One 'serving' of a sweetened drink is usually reckoned to be 8 fluid ounces, so you could drink 24 fluid ounces in addition to your water as long as you are eating no sweetened foods.