What to drink?

[peeter65]

I recently started Atkins and have a question on what I can drink during INDUCTION period. I drink about a gallon of water a day but at dinner time the thought of drinking more water is not too appealing and a bit tiring. While on Induction, what other beverages can I drink? I notice some stores have drinks made especially for people on Atkins. I noticed the sweet ingredient on these types of drinks is sucralose. Right next to it, there was Crystal Light and Diet Soda, both made with aspartame (sp?). My question is, is it ok to drink these beverages made with these sweetners with moderation while in Induction? If not, can you recommend a sweet drink that has no impact on blood sugar?

Thanks a bunch.

[Moochiecat]

Re: What to drink?

We are advised by Dr. Atkins to avoid aspartame so if you choose to drink something pre-made, make sure it is sweetened with sucralose.

I would avoid anything like that for at least the first two weeks of Induction so that you have a good proper clean Induction. If you are in Extended Induction, I'd use these sparingly, just from a nutritional point of view.

The most healthful thing you could drink would be herbal teas sweetened with splenda...you could have them hot or iced. Hot or iced decaf coffee is ok as well,(just make sure to count the carbs) and with splenda and heavy cream, it makes a nice substitute for dessert.

You can also find sf splenda-sweetened syrups, like DaVinci or Torani in all sorts of flavours, and they are really good mixed with club soda, or mixed in with decaf coffee.

[womanpraised]

Re: What to drink?

mmm...strawberry sugar free syrup, heavy cream poured over ice and fizzy water = yum... but prob best after induction

[womanpraised]

Re: What to drink?

To answer YOUR question.. Itend to be a bit random at times... I think Wylers drink mixes are splenda sweetened..worth looking into?

[Heather150]

Re: What to drink?

Diet Rite Sodas if you're wanting something fizzy. Dr A recommends them in his book, and there are plenty of flavors to make anyone happy-cola, tangerine, kiwi strawberry, white grape, raspberry, and black cherry. No caffeine, no sodium and made with splenda.