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Drink Options with Less Sugar
Asked by N.W. from Chicago
on July 15, 2009
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My 8-year old stepdaughter doesn't react well to having a lot of sugar, she gets hyper and mean. We try to restrict the amount of sugar she has at our house, and she's...
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- It's a bit pricey, but she might like the Vitamin Water 10. It's sweetened with Stevia & comes in all kinds of flavors. My kids have had a few sips of mine and love ...
- My kids LOVE Roaring Waters from Capri Sun. It says it is a "water beverage". Low cal low sugar. It tastes to me like watered down kool aid but the girls LOVE it. Th...
- Try watermelon or canteloupe agua fresca. Basically, you puree melon and a tiny bit of lime juice, add water, and then strain the whole thing. It's very cool and ref...
Crystal Light
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on August 4, 2008
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My family and I drink a lot of Crystal Light. I'm just wondering if it's not something that I should be giving to my kids. I found it to be a good alternative to juice...
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- Maybe a good alt. would be squeezing some lemons, limes, or oranges in the water for flavor. Have the kids mix and match their favorite combo.
- Yeah, I hate to say it, but I agree that it is just not safe for kids (or adults for that matter) I get major headaches if I drink it, but I also do know that can cau...
- Ditto all the posts that say to stay away from asparatame. Try homemade lemonade - you can always adjust the sugar level. Also, Tang is actually not too bad in sugar c...
Feingold Program?
Asked by T.M. from San Diego
on February 16, 2008
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Has anyone out there tried the Feingold Program? If you have, how was it? Did your kids show results right away, over time, or not at all?
.......the Feingold P...
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- It's vital to avoid as many useless or dangerous chemicals as you can ... most children i know of had visible results when avoiding processed foods with additives. Mu...
- I have not had personal experience with the total Feingold program but I know some people that have and they were very satisfied with it. Sometimes the change is immed...
- T., My question is, why spend the $ on a program? Just eliminate anything artificial or processed from your boys' diets. Buy only organic food and make everything yo...
Aspartame and Conception
Asked by J.R. from Sacramento
on May 1, 2008
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My husband and I are in the process of trying for a baby. I've been drinking diet soda for about 6 months now in hopes to loose some weight before I get pregnant agai...
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- Aspartame is very dangerous and damaging at any time and I would think it would be especially bad during pregnancy. Aspartame had been linked (though not officially) w...
- I practically lived on Diet 7-Up when I was pregnant, and my kids seem fine? You could always buy diet soda that has Splenda instead - at least that is actually a suga...
- My OB/Gyn told me I was allowed 1 Diet Coke a day. I think it's one of those things they like to limit just in case.
Is Aspartame Safe to Consume During Pregnancy?
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on August 12, 2008
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Hi Mamas!
I just found out I am pregnant and am wondering if aspartame is safe to consume while pregnant. This is my 3rd pregnancy and I stayed away from it with the...
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- I think everyone should watch their intake of artificial sweeteners. You have to remember anything you consume your baby consumes. You can ask your doctor but I woul...
- Congrats!!!! I am so excited for you! I do not know 100% for certain if it is safe or not but my Dr allowed me to drink it- so I would assume so. I drank 1 bottle o...
- I am a firm believer that it's NEVER safe to ingest aspartame. There are too many cases I've read of aspartame poisoning for adults themselves - I wouldn't risk it wh...
Has Anyone Else Heard of Aspartame Causing Health Problems
Asked by T.W. from Fort Wayne
on February 25, 2008
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I received an email saying that the artificial sweetener aspartame (Nutra Sweet, Equal, and Spoonful)as toxic. Many drinks, including Diet Coke and Pepsi, and may kids...
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- I agree with the suggestion of using Stevia instead. Artificial Flavors and Colors are definitely bad for all of us. It is hard to avoid all of them but I would stay a...
- I recall several years ago, having a child therapist tell me that in some countries, giving a child anything with an artificial sweetener in it was seen as abuse. They...
- I have read that aspartame can cause symptoms that are identical to those associated with hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease). Symptoms are heart palpitations, anxiety ...
