Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 My problem with water is I actually really love the carbonation. Sparkling water is good but it is very expensive. ....how many of us drink diet soda. I am kicking mine to the curb, as I am tired of the sweetener messing with my body/mind. Plus, it'll be nice to start absorbing some calcium! I think it's a big part of my problem. I trained myself to like it (in lieu of reg. soda), so I can train myself to like water instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 You know I remember there being carbonaters that one could buy. it was basically a flask type bottle which one could screw a charged cylinder into and dispense carbonated water or what ever the liquid was put into the flask. That would have to be cheaper than buying 'sparkling' water, if the cylinders were reasonable enough. I know what you mean about 'flat' water - its not all that interesting or 'tasty' most times :) Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > > > > > > > > ...how many of us drink diet soda. I am kicking mine to the curb, as I > > am tired of the sweetener messing with my body/mind. Plus, it'll be > > nice to start absorbing some calcium! I think it's a big part of my > > problem. I trained myself to like it (in lieu of reg. soda), so I can > > train myself to like water instead. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I was curious about do it yourself sparkling beverages and here's what I came up with - http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Soda-Water- & -Home-Carbonation---Pays-For-Its\ el/ (may have to copy and paste entire link to make it work) and if this is off putting, then Google water carbonators and you will find plenty of flask/small cylinder options there. Katcha > > My problem with water is I actually really love the carbonation. Sparkling > water is good but it is very expensive. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I take it back - here's a real do it yourself CHEAP and easy way - will give this a try myself Very little cost out lay and easy to do! - Katcha > > > > > > > > > ...how many of us drink diet soda. I am kicking mine to the curb, as I > > am tired of the sweetener messing with my body/mind. Plus, it'll be > > nice to start absorbing some calcium! I think it's a big part of my > > problem. I trained myself to like it (in lieu of reg. soda), so I can > > train myself to like water instead. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Huh? I don't get that - plain soda water is the cheapest sparkling soft drink around (at least over here). If I want bubbles, I just go for soda water or tonic water (mmmmm... - but NOT the diet version, that tastes foul, like all diet soft drinks as far as I'm concerned - horrible aftertaste of sweeteners). I don't care for most soft drinks though; I find them much too sweet. I just like plain, preferably quite cold, purified tap water. We have a built-in purifier at the office, and at home I use a simple jug/cartridge-type purifier because I don't care for the taste of water straight from the tap. Waaaaay cheaper than buying bottled drinks, much more refreshing and makes me feel good (particularly after activity - I can down half a litre in a minute). Sig > > > > > > > > > ...how many of us drink diet soda. I am kicking mine to the curb, as I > > am tired of the sweetener messing with my body/mind. Plus, it'll be > > nice to start absorbing some calcium! I think it's a big part of my > > problem. I trained myself to like it (in lieu of reg. soda), so I can > > train myself to like water instead. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sally wrote: > ...how many of us drink diet soda. I sometimes drink diet soda but I prefer water mixed with juice or these sirups you can use in plain water. I usually use sweetener in coffee or tea though and sugar only if no sweetener is available. I don't like the feeling real in sugar in coffee produces on my teeth. They tend to feel ... I don't know ... rough? Same with regular soda. Regards s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 wrote: > My problem with water is I actually really love the carbonation. Sparkling > water is good but it is very expensive. Really?? May I ask where you live? I'm asking because sparkling water is the cheapest beverage one can buy here (Germany). Usually there is no price difference between sparkling and non-sparkling water but some brands of non-sparkling water[1] are more expensive. Sometimes I wonder why people buy this water at all. It tastes exactly like tap water. Must be the marketing strategies about minerals. :-) Regards s. [1] Makes me gag, seriously. I can't drink it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I don't drink diet soda at all, I don't eat or drink artificial sweeteners at all so I have just given up soda all together. Sometimes, I get a craving for a soda but it usually passes rather quickly. I tend to drink hot tea, coffee and water. I don't sweeten any of it anymore though I do add half and half to my coffee. Sally wrote: > ...how many of us drink diet soda.I sometimes drink diet soda but I prefer water mixed with juice or thesesirups you can use in plain water.I usually use sweetener in coffee or tea though and sugar only if no sweetener is available. I don't like the feeling real in sugar in coffeeproduces on my teeth. They tend to feel ... I don't know ... rough? Samewith regular soda.Regardss. -- ~c~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I am a bona fide Diet Dr. Pepper junkie. I drink three cans a day at work. I really try not to drink it at home in the evening because then I can't sleep. I drink Crystal Light then, but if you're trying to kick the sweetener, that won't do either. I've never been a fan of just plain old water, but I'll have to try the sparkling water idea. > > ...how many of us drink diet soda. I am kicking mine to the curb, as I > am tired of the sweetener messing with my body/mind. Plus, it'll be > nice to start absorbing some calcium! I think it's a big part of my > problem. I trained myself to like it (in lieu of reg. soda), so I can > train myself to like water instead. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sparkling water can be expensive - but not much more than a name breand diet soda. Seltzer or Club Soda is a another option if you want carbonation but something that won't make you feel crummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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