{"id":29867,"date":"2010-09-17T01:00:26","date_gmt":"2010-09-17T06:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=29867"},"modified":"2010-09-16T16:05:15","modified_gmt":"2010-09-16T21:05:15","slug":"crystal-light-pure-fitness-hydrates-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/crystal-light-pure-fitness-hydrates-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Light Pure Fitness Hydrates Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Crystal Light was the first powdered drink mix on the scene that gave you a low-calorie and sugar-free way to stay hydrated<\/a> and quench your thirst.\u00a0While the\u00a0diet drink brand has been around since 1982 (actress Linda Evans was the original spokesperson), Crystal Light continues to update its offerings that marry new exciting flavors with less processed ingredients.<\/p>\n

Classic Crystal Light<\/a> is artificially sweetened with aspartame (NutraSweet), the no-calorie sweetener, but with the recent popularity of the Stevia<\/a> plant, a\u00a0 reduced calorie sugar alternative, has spurred a new line of drink mixes, Crystal Light Pure Fitness with Truvia, the\u00a0trademarked brand of Stevia. And that is why Crystal Light Pure Fitness is one of our latest Food Finds.<\/p>\n

Because\u00a0Stevia comes from a plant, it is classified as a natural sweetener. It is made from rebiania and erythritol and other natural flavors. It is considered 30 times sweeter than regular sugar, and since the body\u00a0does not metabolize the sugar molecules from the\u00a0Stevia leaf or any of its processed forms, there is no caloric intake. Stevia is also\u00a0considered a wonder sugar by diabetics<\/a> because it\u00a0doesn’t adversely affect blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n

Crystal Light recognizes how health-conscious its target audience is, and therefore created the Pure Fitness line to support their\u00a0devoted fans’\u00a0desire to consume foods free of additives, artificial sweeteners and preservatives.<\/p>\n

Pure Fitness currently comes in three flavors: Lemon Lime, Strawberry Kiwi and Grape. The flavors\u00a0contain cane\u00a0juice, sugar, Truvia, and\u00a0dried fruit and vegetable\u00a0extracts. They\u00a0also contain electrolytes to aid in hydration.<\/p>\n

Each serving of Crystal Light Pure Fitness contain 15 calories, a bit more than the five calories contained in the other artificially-sweetened Crystal Light drinks. And just like with all powdered Crystal Light packages, you simply add into water, shake or stir and drink.<\/p>\n

I have tried Lemon Lime Pure Fitness and while I like it, the stevia plant contains a different kind of sweetness than sucralose (Spenda) or aspartame (NutraSweet). By different, I don’t mean bad, but the taste is just simply different than what my artificial sweetener-trained taste buds are used to. But, given the\u00a0natural-based sweetness of\u00a0Stevia, that\u00a0difference is a taste I will definitely get used to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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