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Does anyone have any recommendations for Water flavorings other than Crystal Light? I'm trying to stay away from aspartame but haven't been able to find a good alternative. Before I was sleeved I used to drink crystal light regularly and now I'm not drinking nearly as much as before. I think it is because plain water bores me. I need some taste!

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hello, I use lemon and limes in my Water. Have you tried decafe ice tea?? It's good also. All the best~Donna

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I've seen some great recommendations for Water flavored with fresh lemon slices, or cucumber with mint, or other flavors from real fruits/herbs. Might be delicious for summer sipping!

Here's a recipe link for cucumber water:

http://www.huffingto...e_n_922703.html

And while we're on the subject, here's a link on Overstock.com for infuser-glasses. They look pretty cool!

http://www.overstock...0130517232955:s

One more link!

Step-by-step instructions for making your own herbed or fruit'ed water:

http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/251/Easy+Fruit+%26+Herb+Flavored+Water

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I use real lemons or limes. Cucumbers work well. Green tea is something that I keep in the fridge. Just about any dried fruit can be made into a tea. Mangos, apricots. I drop a few pieces of crystalized ginger in my green tea jar. Really good.

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ooo that cucumber Water sounds yummy. I'll try that this weekend. Thank you!

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Try Dansani Water flavoring - it's sweetened with sucralose and so light and refreshing! I like pink lemonade, grape and pineapple coconut flavors the best. Also I'm on vacation in Kauai Hawaii right now and our hotel has their water jug filled with fresh fruits- pineapple, strawberry, kiwi, orange, and even some lemongrass. It is soooo yummy!

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I've seen some great recommendations for Water flavored with fresh lemon slices, or cucumber with mint, or other flavors from real fruits/herbs. Might be delicious for summer sipping!

Here's a recipe link for cucumber water:

http://www.huffingto...e_n_922703.html

And while we're on the subject, here's a link on Overstock.com for infuser-glasses. They look pretty cool!

http://www.overstock...0130517232955:s

One more link!

Step-by-step instructions for making your own herbed or fruit'ed water:

http://www.theyummyl... flavored water

Ohhhh...that last link is just gorgeous! How appealing is that to see those beautiful fruits with mint leaves, etc...in the Water? When we eat out, we always just order water to save $$ on our bill & I ask for lemon & lime wedges so have already been drinking that but this summer when I grow my mint, I will add mint leaves to it too! Thank you for sharing!

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Try Sobe Lifewater.

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