(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best bottled beverages, water & drink mixes

Just got my box in, here's my review:

1. Love the chewiness. If you're doing a mostly liquid diet, having something to chew (Soylent Square, Vite-Ramen, etc.) is surprisingly nice.
   
2. I'm with you on the oil; you have to pinch the wrapper as you eat it not to get on your hands. It's like that cheap dollar-store hand lotion that never comes off, haha.
   
3. The caramel was my favorite flavor. Someone said the chocolate one has hints of Tootsie Roll, I can see that. The citrus one is like, vaguely Starburst-ish, like that artificial sweetness is there in the background, like when you drink water after eating Skittles.
   
4. The yellow color on the citrus threw me off a little, lol.
   
5. I thought the citrus one was a little too salty, but I also ate all 3 of them together, so I'll have to try them separately to check haha
   
6. Price vs. performance...I mean, they're small, but they're really chewy, so you feel like you're getting something out of them. For 99 cents a pop or whatever, they're not bad. They can live in my desk drawer when I need a snack hit, and are chewy enough to work on for a minute to get rid of the urge to eat, I guess. They're probably better for you than a 100-calorie Snickers, at any rate, especially with the probiotics!
   
   Will I order another box? Maybe...to be determined. Pretty much, I tried them just to try them. I have 90 packets right now (one 30-pack box of each flavor, minus what I've eaten so far), so I guess I'll see in a month or so how I feel about them. I mean, the enriched-snack market is getting pretty saturated. Just a few picks off Amazon: (prices are sometimes vastly cheaper locally at B&M stores, FYI)
   
   

• "That's It!" probitioc fruit bars
  
• Prebiotic & Protein vegan gummies
  
• Snickers Protein bars
  
• Epic bison & bacon meat bar
  
• Fairlife protein chocolate milk
  
• Shrewd protein cheese puffs
  
  Also, at 100 calories, it's not hard to make your own bite-size snack bars. With a DIY 'lent, it's a little more work because you have to get a lot of ingredients, but for a 100-calorie snack with a bit of protein & some probiotics, there are a variety of options for quickly & easily making a large, inexpensive batch of macro & micronutrient-laced snacks in your kitchen at home. For example, I make a new recipe off ProteinPOW on just about a weekly basis, which are dessert & snack recipes based off protein powder. I also make a variety of energy-bites, bliss-balls, and fat-bombs, which you can do in everything from a classic granola bar flavor to a pumpkin-pie flavor, as well as different kinds of energy & snack bars (knockoff Clif's bars, Lara bars, homemade granola bars, etc.). The Soylent Squares seem to have 4 primary benefits:
  
  

1. 99 cents a pop
   
2. Designed for healthy snacking (probiotics & protein)
   
3. Probably a long shelf life
   
4. Really chewy, which is nice if you're on a majority-liquid diet & want something to work your jaw

Welcome!

Don't worry too much about macros at this point. Total calories are way more important. You burn at least 2,600 calories per day so something like 2,000 calories per day would be a great goal for 1-2 pounds per week fat loss.

If you find a high protein/fat,low carb diet helps you keep to your calorie goal, that's fine. If you prefer a higher carb, more plant based diet, that's fine too. Feel free to experiment to see what works best for you.

As far as sugar cravings after meals, there's a couple ways you could go. You could cut out added sugar completely to go cold turkey. Or, you could fit small portions of sweets (like 100 calories worth of ice cream or a small piece of chocolate) into your calorie budget.

Another thing I do is experiment to replace a lot of the sugar-filled desserts that I love with no-added-sugar "healthy" versions. Some examples:

• Plain Greek yogurt mixed with peanut butter powder (I use PB&Me No Sugar Added)
  
  
• Cacao powder mixed with canned pumpkin, either microwaved or eaten cold
  
  
• Sugar free, fat free jello pudding. I like using almond milk to save calories then amping up the flavour by adding peanut butter powder or cacao powder
  
  
• Oatmeal replaces a lot of desserts for me. I'll do mix ins like chopped apples with cinnamon, sliced bananas with almond butter or canned pumpkin with almond butter or peanut butter
  
  
• Sugar free jello. I make my own with beef gelatin and then water enhancers like these Kool Aid ones for flavour
  
  Overall, good quality cocoa/cacao powder and peanut powder are key ingredients for me to help to satisfy that dessert craving without sugar.

I come from a Lebanese family and I absolutely love our rose flavored desserts! I've loved them so much that I try to incorporate it into some of my favorite American foods. I like making this simple syrup: http://foodtasia.com/atar-rose-water-syrup-qater/ You can drizzle it on pancakes, baklava, and use it as a finish for many desserts (you could easily use it as a glaze on top of your tart). This recipe might help you: https://www.afairerhouse.com/kitchen/2017/10/20/apple-rosewater-tart Just for fun, this is my favorite cake ever using rose water, I just made it this weekend: https://www.teaforturmeric.com/2016/12/lebanese-banana-cake-yogurt-rose-water/ We also have these fantastic sweets called malban that usually incorporate rose water into them, I found this description online: http://www.tasteofbeirut.com/lebanese-candies-malban/ You'll often see the pistachio-rose combination being used often in our culture. Out of the three you mention, we usually only use the rose water for baking purposes. As for rose syrup, we use that in a drink! We pour a couple tablespoons of rose syrup with some cold water and ice and drink that to cool off on a summer day. Hope this helps! An apple rose tart sounds delicious and would definitely be a great combo!

EDIT: I should also mention, my favorite rose water brand to use is Cortas! https://www.amazon.com/Cortas-Rose-Water-1-Count/dp/B00V8TRZG4

So for both whey and casein, I prefer Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard or Dymatize Elite / Iso 100. My favorite flavors are:

Whey:

• Optimum's Cake Batter -- 5lb tub for under $60.
  
  
• Dymatize Iso 100's Birthday Cake -- 5lbs for under $65 more expensive than Optimum because it is Iso 100
  
  Casein:
  
  
• Dymatize Elite's Cinnamon Bun -- looks like Amazon is out of the 4lb tub, but I can usually get a 4lb tub for less than $50 and it is tasty AF.
  
  
• Optimum's Chocolate Peanut Butter -- slightly more expensive than Dymatize, but still a 4lb tub for $55.
  
  One thing to keep in mind with respect to whey and casein protein powder tubs is that although $45-65 seems like a lot of money, gram for gram it is still generally a way cheaper protein source than even chicken breast. It is just a larger cost up front.
  
  With respect to pre-made protein shakes, I love Core Power and Muscle Milk:
  
  
• Core Power with 26g protein and 26g carbs -- I like this mostly for when I am drinking only this as a pre or post-workout thing.
  
  
• Core Power with 42g protein and 13g carbs -- I prefer this as a pre- or post-workout when I am mixing with another carb source (like pouring it over sugary cereal).
  
  
• Muscle Milk Protein Smoothie -- I love the creamy texture of this, and macros are pretty good at 25g protein and 25g carbs for 230 cals.
  
  Premade protein shakes are definitely more expensive gram for gram than chicken breast, etc. But you pay for the convenience.

As mentioned, sugar-free syrups are an option. You can also find unsweetened flavorings, like from Capella, or extracts, or bitters. There are flavored coffee grinds, personally I'm digging Happy Mug's Banana Nut Bread, Apple Pie, and Winter Grogg.

Personally my cozy winter drinks were chai lattes and hot ciders (Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice-- good god!). I've found you can make some really tasty and cozy masala chai teas at home, no sugar needed. My favorite blend is actually Adagio's Rooibos Vanilla Chai, which bonus is an herbal tea (so no caffeine, good for "dessert"... my other favorite dessert tea is Nelson's Really Rootbeer). Both really come to life with a little heavy cream. Apple Cider substitutes are much harder... no tea comes close to the sugar-bomb of apple juice or the fruity complexity of unfiltered cider. The best apple tea I've had so far is Stash's Maple Apple Cider, which is good, but I'm always on the lookout for something better.

Part of what makes delicious cozy holiday drinks so delicious is a stupid amount of sugar. But part of what makes them good is a lot of milk. A little heavy cream can go a long way, it adds richness and body (and a subtle sweetness). "Lattes" can be made with unsweetened almond or coconut milk (although my experiments with this have gone poorly, TBH). I actually think this would be a great use for ultra-filtered milk like Fairlife (8g net carb per cup).

Crest Whitening Strips

Apply it 1x or 2x a week to make it last longer instead of using it everyday, which could irritate your teeth and gums. The last time I used whitening strips was about 7 years ago. I drink coffee and soda almost everyday. As long as you maintain your dental hygiene, you'll keep the whiteness a lot longer.

Philips Sonicare toothbrush (or any other electric toothbrush)

Use at least twice a day. This will keep your teeth super clean, hence, whiter. I cannot go back to manual toothbrushes. It's amazing what a difference it does in cleaning your teeth. Do not skimp on your toothbrush if you want whiter teeth.

Sensodyne Toothpaste

Get sensitive toothpaste because whitening strips will make your teeth super sensitive. You don't have to get a whitening toothpaste. Those just use more abrasive ingredients, which doesn't necessarily make teeth noticeably whiter.

Water and Gum

Always try to rinse water after every sip of a drink and bite of food. If water isn't available, drink your beverages through a straw and/or chew a sugar-free gum. It doesn't need to be whitening gum - plus gum is just good to have around because many people don't realize they have unpleasant breath.

Floss

Every night. I did this for 6 months straight (I normally flossed infrequently — like once or twice a week) and had a perfect dental checkup after flossing everyday. The dental hygienist didn't even need to scrap off any plaque. This also helps make the sides/gaps between teeth whiter.

Listerine Mouthwash

Use weekly or as needed. I doesn't have to be whitening mouthwash. Do not use it everyday because it will create an imbalance of good bacteria and saliva which is essential for a healthy mouth.

Oh, and get a tan :)

Pictures of me showing my teeth:

http://i.imgur.com/Ulixjy8.gif,
http://i.imgur.com/FJCkoU3.png,
http://i.imgur.com/Cy5eSZw.jpg

Ginger is a well-known remedy for nausea. Oculus infamously had plenty of ginger on hand for their GDC2016 demos.

• St. Laurent Bros. in Bay City, MI makes crystallized ginger. It's VERY spicy, but very good, if you like ginger, sweets, and spicy food. You can get them elsewhere online too.
  
  
• Speaking of ginger and Michigan, I'm obligated to recommend Vernor's ginger ale.
  
  
• Also, the 1893 Ginger Pepsi is one of my favorite new sodas to come around in a long time. I have it very much associated with my first week in the Vive... in a good way. Very very tasty. Toss in a long straw, and you have my favorite Vivin' beverage.

Oh yeah I have never seen it in person but I've seen it posted on here and other places online. Supposedly it has some sort of mineral or some shit that makes it "more healthy" or some bullshit. I would probably try it just for kicks some time if it were available and not so expensive. I actually just pulled it up Amazon its called blk and has Fulvic Acid which makes it black. Its 45 bucks for a 24 pack so really not that expensive I guess compared to any other bottled water. The description is
>"Our proprietary blend of fulvic acid (a derivative of plant matter) is mined from an 80 million year old source deep within the earth. Naturally black in color, the formula binds to the molecules of our pure Canadian spring water giving blk its signature black color, with no artificial dyes, coloring, or additives. Fulvic acid is critical in the growth of plant life, helping the transportation and absorption of nutrients. Fulvic acid's small molecular structure allows for the fast absorption of over 77 different trace minerals and elements, powerful electrolytes, and antioxidants. "

It sounds like a bunch of buzzwords and doesn't really have any benefits besides looking cool but I understand with a product like bottled water the need to differentiate is vital especially since its pretty hard to stand out from the crowd with something people can get essentially for free from the tap.

For foot baths.

Coconut water. For those who don't know, there are two kinds of dehydration: osmotic and isotonic. Osmotic dehydration means that your water vs. electrolyte balance is off. Isotonic dehydration means that your water vs. electrolyte balance is fine, but you need more of both. If you're isotonically dehydrated, drinking just water can cause you to be low on electrolytes, which, while it's not usually immediately dangerous, won't make you feel very good. So it's important to have isotonically balanced drinks on the playa as well as plain water. Coconut water happens to be my favorite that's relatively isotonically balanced.

Desert scarf. This is, in my opinion, a far superior alternative to the bandanas some people use as face masks, because it filters air better and also keeps you warm at night. Of course if you have any respiratory issues you should get a proper face mask.

I’m late to comment on this, but DaVinci makes a sugar free syrup that is coffee liquor flavor. I put a splash of that in my keto White Russians and it’s perfect! (They also make a B-52 flavor, Irish Cream, Amaretto, Butter rum, plus fruity ones). Pretty much add to vodka and make any keto drink your heart desires!

https://www.amazon.com/DaVinci-SUGAR-Coffee-Liqueur-Syrup/dp/B000UIAI18

Alright. Please know this is not EXACTLY like PRE JYM. However, I did hours and hours of research (probably 20+ hours) as to what I decided was worth the money.

This is what I currently use (in order of importance in my opinion):

• 200mg Caffeine (some people may want to take more / less depending on their preference)
  
• 3g Creatine
  
• 3g Beta Alanine
  
• 6g 2:1 Citrulline Malate
  
• 2g L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
  
• 2g Taurine
  
• 21g Yohimbine (I only take ONCE per week. I take it before a fasted cardio session.)
  
• 200mg Theanine
  
• 2g Betaine
  
  Vitamines I take:
  
  
• 2000 IU Vitamin D (I'd take more but I'm outside a fair amount)
  
• Chelated Zinc 50 mg
  
• Chelated Magnesium 500 mg
  
• Vitamin B-100 (by NOW)
  
  ^ I take the above 3 at night, due to Magnesium's sleepish effects.
  
  Also I add some True Lemon flavoring to the pre workout to make it more of a lemon taste (since LCLT tastes fishy and a bit sour).
  
  Post workout I also drink 1 serving of whey (myprotein brand, very cheap), and eat a nature valley bar (to get protein and carbs within 2 hours of a workout)
  
  If you're wondering brands, most of it is Powder City except the Creatine (ON brand), Beta Alanine (NOW Brand), LCLT (AI Sports Brand), and the vitamins (NOW Brand).
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  Things others may want to consider:
  
  
• 5g (or more) BCAA's - I decided not to use BCAA's since it's in protein (including whey), and it's typically more expensive. Also because it's only good if you're fasted.
  
• Vitamin C (if you don't get enough)
  
• Calcium Vitamin (if you don't get enough)
  
• L-Tyrosine (Seems more of a mental thing to get you through a workout, I didn't see it necessary)
  
• Choline (Same as Tyrosine. Seems more mental boost than physical).
  
• AMP Citrate (I thought it too expensive and not enough research to back it, others may see things differently though).
  
• Arganine (I didn't think it was worth it because a lot of research showed little effect, however a LOT of pre-workouts include it)
  
• Agmatine (Similar to arginine, i didn't think it was worth it based on research)
  
• Ephedrine (Works similarly to Yohimbine, as a fat burner. However it's illegal to sell (even as bronkaid / Primatine) in Michigan, so I cannot get it).

-Brie Baker with all the ingredients to get started (Brie cheese, fruit, nuts, honey)

-Butter Bell with a loaf of locally made bread

-Mariposa Napkin Box with Weights and Cocktail Napkins

-Cocktail Shaker Set with Bitters, Stirrers, and a nice bottle of liquor

-Cool coffee table book (esp. if it matches a gift set mentioned above (The Art of Mixology or Magnolia Table) or it's hostess-themed, such as Kate Spade's All In Good Taste or Emily Post's Manners for Today)

-Guest Book for house/bathroom/guest room (and this is always fun because you can be the first one to sign it and everyone at the housewarming party can sign it/write a message). Look around Etsy for these...I'm not crazy about the ones on Amazon.

Hope this helps! Happy housewarming to your friend!

I live in the UK so I was interested to find out about this as I've never seen it. Is it this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LRIHP2?pc_redir=1410065127&robot_redir=1

We have some fizzy elderflower drinks and elderflower cordial but not fanta branded specifically.
Anyway best of luck, I hope you find some :)

Diet Soda that doesn't taste like shit. In particular, consider:

• Coke Zero, any of the flavors
  
  
• Diet Cheerwine, tastes like a cherry tootsie pop without the tootsie roll in the middle
  
  
• Canfield's Dief Chocolate Fudge Soda, tastes like a tootsie roll
  
  
• Diet 7-up, Sprite, and other "white" diet sodas I've tried taste pretty good
  
  
• A&W 10 has ten calories per can and tastes much better than 0 calorie diet root beers
  
  
• Diet Dr. Pepper isn't bad either
  
  Source: I like soda a lot :)

If you want an energy drink then go for Runa energy drink orange or lime. It doesn’t taste amazing but it’s 0
Calories without using artificial sweeteners. It’s based from a tea leaf and has something like 125 mg of caffeine. You can buy them at Whole Foods or order them off of amazon. Definitely the healthiest energy drink out there, and it definitely works for me. My wife thinks they taste like dirty water but I actually like the taste. They really aren’t that bad.

https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Clean-Energy-Drink-Guayusa/dp/B00C685F1S

24 cans for 38$ is a lot cheaper than buying Red Bulls as Well.

Have you ever heard of [Hi Balls?] (http://www.amazon.com/Hiball-Energy-Sparkling-Water-Variety/dp/B00CE4CRG0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396567799&sr=8-2&keywords=hiball+energy+drinks)

They are really delicious [I'm partial to the grapefruit myself] and have no calories. It's basically flavored caffeinated sparkling water. Some of them do have some sugar, but look a the label. I also feel like it is the most even caffeine. Coffee makes me jittery. I have it & then feel like I've got the shakes afterwards too. This is a good boost.

Yes, they were both good. I don't remember Pepsi Blue too well, but I know it had a pleasant berry flavor. Crystal Pepsi tasted the same as regular Pepsi; it was just clear. There's a soda called Not See Kola that is pretty much the same thing.

supposedly, not see cola from germany tastes very akin to crystal pepsi. yes, it sounds like nazi and is from germany, thats the joke.

there are some other alternatives, but thats the best from what i hear. what did crystal pepsi taste like? it tasted like pepsi, but with a slightly lighter flavor. the main difference between pepsi and crystal p was the use of light corn syrup over heavy and the removal of some additives.

I found these

> Hiball Sparkling Energy Water is the only energy drink in the world that does not have sugar or sweeteners on any kind. Naturally ZERO CALORIES per can, they are perfect for any occasion, giving you the healthy energy you need without any artificial ingredients.

Seattle has a wonderful bitters maker - Scrappy’s Bitters. They make all sorts of wonderful bitters. They have a lavender bitters that goes wonderfully with some floral gin drinks.

Here is a sampler pack on Amazon, to give you some good ideas for their offerings!

Hello fellow UK dweller too nice 59p drinks.

It’s honestly the best flavour of Fanta I have ever had. It comes in a red bull style tall can and is from Poland!

www.amazon.com/Fanta-Shokata-Elderberry-Lemon-1-5-Liter/dp/B000LRIHP2

Try these. They're organic, non-GMO, all natural, and more natural caffeine than a red bull. Tastes like carbonated green ice tea with a hint of mint, very good. I recently switched to these after drinking a sugar-free red bull before every workout for years. Haven't looked back.

This stuff is absolutely amazing. I love coffee, but only when it's iced so I always just buy that from a local coffee shop. But as far as stuff to make at home... Cadbury all the way!

Thanks for the contest!

http://www.amazon.com/Harvest-Bay-Coconut-Water-8-45-Ounce/dp/B005FC6T08/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1459414092&sr=8-2&keywords=harmless+harvest+coconut+water

I know it's a different brand, but in a paper box, but it's $24 for a 12 pack of 8.45 ounces on Amazon.

Amazon is amazing guys.

This brand is $16 for a 12 pack of 11 ounces. http://www.amazon.com/Vita-Coco-Coconut-Water-Ounce/dp/B000LL0R8I/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1459414092&sr=8-3&keywords=harmless+harvest+coconut+water

I can't imagine there's MUCH difference in brands of coconut water.

To be safe, buying a new bottle regularly seems like the best course of action. Fortunately the cooking rose water is very, very cheap ($5-8 for 10oz): https://www.amazon.com/Cortas-Rose-Water-Product-Lebanon/dp/B00V8TRZG4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474137424&sr=8-1&keywords=cortas+rose+water

You might also consider simply adding something like TrueLemon to your spice repertoire - my go to chicken (usually grilled or broiled) is paprika, granulated garlic, onion, and lemon.

Another spice suggestion: try some thyme as a chicken seasoning - really goes well with poultry, especially if you pair something starchy (potatoes, rice, corn) as a side dish.

Another option would be to marinade for an hour or so in a Ziploc bag with about 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, garlic and onion powder... it's a quick marinade, that really changes up the flavor of your basic chicken dish.

You could also use the balsamic vinaigrette to deglaze the pan and go with some of the other general saucier techniques in the thread - you may find that you also need to add a little brown sugar to the mix, as the balsamic is pretty tart, or if it's not a particularly good one, kindof bitter. This ends up a bit like a tangy barbeque sauce. Stir a rounded tablespoon of corn starch into about 3/4C of COLD water (the cs will dissolve in cold water without making lumps that way) - same for plain old flour, dissolve it in cold water then stir in to thicken. Flour has to simmer for about 4 minutes to cook the flour taste away, corn starch maybe two minutes at a light boil. Either one will thicken within a few minutes off the heat, so don't try to cook it until it's thick...

...and just a tip, one of my local grocery store chains (it's H.E.B here in Texas) sells bulk spices - I can buy the equivalent of an $8 bottle of spice (granulated garlic or onion, for example), weighed out in a little baggie, for less that $2. Find that in a local store and profit!

Not only does Not See Kola have a great taste, but it also has an amazing name that really makes it stand out!

Rating: 5

Review:

I could be a better, and healthier person. My wife is in the hospital so I called out of work and I'm laying in bed eating brownies and browsing Reddit. I COULD have gone to work. I COULD be out running errands or visiting family or friends. But, i'm an anxious shut in and would rather lay in bed eating brownies and browsing Reddit. It's not just that I am depressed that my boo is not here. I'm just lazy and hate my job. The anxiety is what really gets me though. Boo hoo!

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This would be amazing to receive in the mail. :)

Thanks for the contest. I think this is pretty awesome.

I like a nice cold diet chocolate fudge soda.

For some reason it's kind of flat when it's not cold, but it's perfect once it is.

I enjoy Hi*Ball Energy Sparkling Energy Water for my carbonation fix.

Yup. They are on amazon and actually taste pretty good. I found these ones in a restaurant in Chicago for 2 bucks a bottle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001IVVL94/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

Edit: here is a non amazon link from the bottlers. 1$ per bottle+Shipping
http://soda4u.com/shopsite_sc/page13-ss3.html#796

Can't believe no one has mentioned ICE Sparkling Water yet! Literally got me off soda, it uses artifical sweetener but no calories/sugar.

Super cheap as well, pack of 12 for $9.

https://www.amazon.com/Sparkling-Ice-Variety-Pack-Fl/dp/B00F9VCQ2A

I am going to call BS on this. When any store sells a bottle of water for 1.78 they did not buy it marked for individual sale. They buy by the case and that case costs them like $10. There is a huge markup on beverages like this. They could sell these for case prices instead of as though they were individual bottles. For reference Amazon sells this case for $22. So this is literally double that cost.

I've got my issues with lactose as well. Found these at CVS/Walgreens/etc and they've been a (expensive) blessing. Also, I'd recommend keeping a couple snack packs of peanuts on you. I'm particular to Planters honey roasted. A 1oz package is only a few handfuls and a quick 160 calories. Over the course of a day I try to have two or three, plus one or two shakes.

Aye. I never got to try Pepsi Blue, but Elderberry Fanta is probably one of the best Fantas ever. http://www.amazon.com/Fanta-Shokata-2L-Imported-Europe/dp/B000LRIHP2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

we use the orange and grape koolaid water enhancer's a lot because the Crush ones are not sold in canada.

also the ikea syrups are good but you have to go very slowly as they will cause a lot of foamup. best to put some in a tall glass and slowly add your carbonated water and go mix on demand with that per cup.

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/40296014/

https://joelandameliamakeahome.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/img_20150702_132411-e1436208056669.jpg

Jack and diet coke. Gin and soda.

Anyone a white russian fan and try the Kahlua SUGAR FREE Da Vinci Syrup? It's zero carbs and I was thinking about trying it out at home. Maybe I should just use a bit of espresso instead?

There is ginger-lime diet Coke. IMO it's better than Ginger Pepsi but YMMV!

And you can buy Ginger Pepsi on Amazon as well.

I just did a google and wal-mart is selling a 24 pack of 16oz dasani for 43$

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dasani-Purified-Water-16-9-Fl-Oz-24-Ct/14940709

edit: apparently amazon is selling the same thing for 22$ https://www.amazon.com/DASANI-water-16-9-24-Count/dp/B000T9SZOU

staples has 500ml bottles for 16$ https://www.staples.com/Dasani-Water-500mL-Bottles-24-pack/product_219201

oh wow, sams club has 24 aquafinas for 4$ https://www.samsclub.com/sams/aquafina-purified-drinking-water-32-16-9-oz/162545.ip?xid=pdp_carousel_people-who-viewed-this-item-also-viewed_2

target says "see store for price". I wonder what that means? https://www.target.com/p/dasani-purified-water-16-9-oz-24-ct/-/A-14978383#lnk=sametab

i always get this chocolate one: Premier Protein 30g Protein Shakes, Chocolate, 11 Fluid Ounces, 4 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AAJRPZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jL7EAbM23A3CH

i have eight in my fridge right now. i hope you like them!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IVVL94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qEaHDbT1JK2DR

Surprisingly Satisfying!

This is the greatest thing i've ever seen! I didn't know it existed. I am heading to Arizona in December so I am going to see if I can find some there.

https://www.amazon.com/Pepsi-Ginger-Certified-Trade-Extract/dp/B01D4B2EF0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_bs_lp_img_1/137-0905021-9117743?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=ZBDBE0KPK0WWGV5QCV1M&th=1

I like these, they taste good and only 160 calories each

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AAJRPZY/ref=pe_825000_114212990_pe_825000_114212990_n_id

Check out this stuff - basically sprinkle-able lemon juice.

Absolutely awesome on a lot of things.

I start every day with an energy drink. But I drink Hiball which is totally bullshit-free, lol.

I use this power steering fluid in my Fiero, works great

People are saying tea, but the red you'll get from that is likely not going to match a Spanish red if it has no caffeine.

I'd say start with a hibiscus tea and darken it with this:
https://www.amazon.com/blk-Spring-Infused-Fulvic-Bottles/dp/B00507A02Q

This water is great for this effect.

Every day I drank a lot of water and always had a cup or a bottle handy. I also drank those zero-calorie sparkling iced waters like this when I needed some carbonation and flavor to mix things up.

I am offering a pack of water to a pack of water comparison. I am also offering home depot pricing to home depot pricing. Sorry you couldn't see that.


Unless of course you can provide objective evidence that Dasani water is vastly different than Niagara water and deserves the greater price since it truly is a apples to oranges comparison.

It has been my experience and yours may be different but essentially all bottled water is the same.

Edit: But hey Amazon has Dasani available by the 24 pack. Pricing is also different than what is pictured.

https://www.amazon.com/DASANI-water-16-9-24-Count/dp/B000T9SZOU/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504043652&sr=8-1&keywords=dasani+water+24+pack

You could probably put in a brand new in-ground pool for that price.

EDIT: Let's say the pool holds around 5,000 gallons, a pretty conservative number for a DIY above ground pool. Each bottle of water of, let's go with Fiji, is going to cost around $1.33 per 16.9 oz. bottle. There are 640,000 fl. oz. in 5,000 Gallons. Therefore, you would need 37870 bottles to fill up the pool. At $1.33 per bottle this is $50,367.10. According to this website, most in ground pools will run you from $25,000-$50,000, so you could buy a high-end pool with the amount of money it would take to fill that dingy pool with Fiji.

I'll start out (as with most days) with these mixed with white rum. Probably have a few slowly sipped shots of Makers Mark on the side throughout the night as well. When the ball drops, I'll switch off to a bottle of Brut until that's gone. Might have some Malbec or a White Russian or two with this during the night as well. Looking forward to it all!

Check out the hilarious reviews on amazon for this swill. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B00507A02Q/ref=aw_d_cr_grocery?qid=1345910476&sr=8-1

Well, there is research that suggests the various artificial sweeteners negatively affect gut flora (and I personally can't stand them), but there are other ways to get low/no sugar energy drinks. A few examples here, [here] (https://www.amazon.com/MatchaBar-Sparkling-Beverage-Antioxidants-L-Theanine/dp/B07C2NKVMP), or here with the last being a low-sugar version.

It's $14 bucks for a 24 pack on Amazon. I don't know why people think it's expensive.

FIJI Natural Artesian Water, 16.9 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CQWWKY/

Leninade actually looks pretty good...

No self respecting major retailer would shell out 35 dollars for 24 bottles of water. Don't be daft.

If they don't end up putting this out on the market, you can always buy some Not See Cola from Amazon. It's apparently just like Crystal Pepsi.

Cadbury Drinking Chocolate

You're welcome.

Here is some you can buy. Use half whole milk and half heavy cream when you make it.

You're welcome.

http://www.amazon.com/Hiball-Energy-Sparkling-Water-Variety/dp/B00CE4CRG0/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418750995&sr=1-3&keywords=hi+energy

These are great and no calories...

I found Premier Protein Shakes.

https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Protein-Shakes-Chocolate-Ounces/dp/B00AAJRPZY

They're pretty expensive but at Costco a case of 30 is like $37 so much more reasonable. Each shake is 160 calories and 30g of protein. I find them very filling even as a liquid snack.

Well on Amazon it's 32 dollars so that's hardly "gouging". Fiji is one of the most expensive bottled waters there is.

If you just want something convenient, quite a lot of hot chocolate powder mixes available in shops around me are vegan, so you might have some luck if you go to your local supermarket and start reading nutrition labels!

I see you're in Canada so I'm not sure what's available there, but here are some example 'accidentally vegan' hot chocolates:

http://www.amazon.com/Cadbury-Drinking-Chocolate-9oz-250g/dp/B000MOEUMS

http://shop.coles.com.au/online/national/arkadia-signature-blend-chocolate

But really, like other people have said, when you get down to it it's really just cocoa powder and sugar.

Tired of clear water?

It sure is! This is the one I buy locally: https://www.amazon.com/Canfields-Soda-Chocolate-Fudge-6-Count/dp/B0005YN6VG

I used to looooove soda, and it was getting unhealthy, much similar to your situation. I weaned myself off by going to the zero options of sodas (sprite zero, cherry coke zero, etc) and then i moved to sparking flavored waters like Ice carbonated water .. it gives you the feeling of soda without the negative after effects, [Heres the Sparkling Ice I am Talking About] (http://www.amazon.com/Sparkling-ICE-Variety-Pack-17oz/dp/B00F9VCQ2A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451314737&sr=8-1&keywords=sparkling+ice+water)

http://www.amazon.com/Sparkling-ICE-Variety-Pack-17oz/dp/B00F9VCQ2A

And if you feel like not remembering anything the next day you literally can't taste vodka with these things.

They also drink Not See Cola. On a side note it tastes exactley like crystal pepsi.

Do you have a target near you? They have hot chocolate stirrers (a stick with marshmallows, chocolate something like that on it) for $1 right now. Then you could get her some drinking chocolate to go with it and a face mask (cheaper in store) to pamper herself

There's also one called "Not See Cola" which taste like Crystal Pepsi.

You can get it through Amazon (the one I have is Cortas); just make sure you get one for cooking purposes, not beauty!

If you would like to pay WAY to much for it, you can get it online. ex.

https://sodapopstop.com/shop/something-different/leninade/

https://www.amazon.com/Leninade-SURPRISINGLY-SATISFYING-SIMPLE-SOVIET-STYLE/dp/B001IVVL94

The same brand sells/sold an even less tasteful flavor as well.

I found a few Fanta Shokatas on amazon while I was browsing. they don't have many in stock.

https://www.amazon.com/Fanta-Shokata-Elderberry-Lemon-1-5-Liter/dp/B000LRIHP2/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550808526&sr=8-8&keywords=European+soda

I'm not saying it's cheap but it says $19.99 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CQWWKY/?th=1&psc=1

Terrible name, great taste.

http://www.amazon.com/Not-See-COLA-clearly-12-Ounce/dp/B001IW83IA

I mostly wing it, lol. The rose waterrose water is food grade, and I like adding about 1/3 volume distilled water or it seems a little overwhelming- not stinging, just the scent and flavor. The vegetable glycerin is also food grade, I basically mix up the rose water/distilled water and add small dollops of glycerin which I shake and test until I like the feel.

All ingredients are inexpensive enough that I don’t worry about wasting it. The key difference between my homemade version vs the one I see commercially is that there are no essential oils added, it tends to irritate my EXTREMELY sensitive skin.

In addition, I find it to be less drying than HA if left alone on my skin. With HA, I must immediately add an occlusive (squalane for me, it’s the only thing that doesn’t trigger milia on my fussy face). I also like using my homemade mist as a body spray, sometimes alone, sometimes with squalane or argan oil over it.

Caveat - I do not wear any makeup, so not sure how well it would play with foundation etc. I do use sunscreen, either Anessa Mild Milk or Canmake Mermaid UV and both work fine, no weird pilling etc.

ETA- fwiw, I am 53f

Look for Shokata. It’s even on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Fanta-Shokata-Elderberry-Lemon-1-5-Liter/dp/B000LRIHP2

Over $20 from amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/DASANI-water-16-9-24-Count/dp/B000T9SZOU

Walmart is over $40: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dasani-Purified-Water-16-9-Fl-Oz-24-Ct/14940709

Staples is cheapest at $15.99: https://www.staples.com/Dasani-Water-500mL-Bottles-24-pack/product_219201

Amazon has a case of 24 (1/2 liter) for $30

http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Artesian-Water-16-9-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B004CQWWKY?th=0

Amazon leninade https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/asin/B001IVVL94/ref=ask_mdp_dpmw_ql_hza?isAnswered=true

If you just want the black color, you might want to look at blk water. It just has black coloring and is supposed to be tasteless.

blk Spring Water Infused with Fulvic Acid, 16.9 Ounce Bottles (Pack of 24) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00507A02Q/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wKJxub1JP8H7D

Kind of online I believe. Idk if it's a scam or not although it can't be very hard to make yourself just buy a glass bottle of strawberry Fago and gets some lamenant or something. If I can find a link I'll edit and linkthe site I saw it for sale.

Edit: it's from Amazon so if that's not your thing I get it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001IVVL94

Dazu erstmal eine Not-see Cola.

Prime eligible

http://www.amazon.com/Blk-beverages-16-Ounce-Bottles-Pack/dp/B00507A02Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305415555&sr=8-1

> Oi? Água na farmácia?

Deve ser aquela água que tem mais oxigénio para oxigenar o corpo, acho que se chama água oxigenada /s (se bem que não me admiraria se vendessem daquelas águas estupidamente caras nas farmácias (estilo água fiji) ou águas com certas composições específicas para pessoas que possam ter alguns problemas de saúde)

They did, but it's made by the third reich.

Not see cola

>f you dont think water won't sell at $3/gal, you're dreaming.

It's already selling for over twice that a gallon.

(assuming my math is right)

24 16.9oz bottles = 405.6oz

405.5/128 = 3.168 Gallons

3.16 * $7 = $22.18

(price of water $22.56)

Try Not See Cola. It's basically the same formula as Crystal Pepsi, and is said to taste identical.

http://www.amazon.com/Not-See-COLA-clearly-12-Ounce/dp/B001IW83IA

You can buy it on Amazon. Only $50 a case.

here

https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Protein-Shakes-Chocolate-Ounces/dp/B00AAJRPZY

Premier protein is the brand. Never tried the Atkins.

Lemon and Elderflower it can be found on amazon

Enjoy

Here's the link to buy it on Amazon, it's $32 USD for a 12 pack.

Available on Amazon at an inflated price.

http://www.amazon.com/Not-See-COLA-clearly-12-Ounce/dp/B001IW83IA

Kool Aid comes in syrup too.

https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Aid-Liquid-Variety-Cherry-Tropical/dp/B00DEPFKH6/

Coloring water black and sticking it in a new bottle makes it more expensive. look at this shit

Although it's expensive and does not contain vodka.

http://www.amazon.com/Leninade-SURPRISINGLY-SATISFYING-SIMPLE-SOVIET-STYLE/dp/B001IVVL94

completely relevant: Not See Cola

https://www.amazon.com/Not-See-COLA-clearly-12-Ounce/dp/B001IW83IA

For all those wondering where we can find it...

https://www.sodapoponline.com/products/leninade

https://www.amazon.com/Leninade-SURPRISINGLY-SATISFYING-SIMPLE-SOVIET-STYLE/dp/B001IVVL94

Manufacturer Website: http://leninade.realsoda.com/

Supposed to be one of the purist waters for purchase globally.

https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Artesian-Water-16-9-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B004CQWWKY/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1479586631&sr=1-1&keywords=fiji%2Bwater&th=1

You can still sort of try it if you buy some Not-See Cola. Brad of Brad Tries says they taste exactly the same.

https://www.amazon.com/Leninade-SURPRISINGLY-SATISFYING-SIMPLE-SOVIET-STYLE/dp/B001IVVL94

currently unavailable?

I should probably just make it myself

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UIAI18?sa-no-redirect=1&pldnSite=1

Cadbury hot cocoa

Amazon has a whole list of gifts under $5 that I'm picking sons stuff off of

Highland Coffee has an amazing Mexican Hot Chocolate but most everywhere else is a disappointment tbh.

Buy this and never settle for crappy hot chocolate again.

No, this cheap ($28.49/24 bottles = $1.20 per bottle)

Hvis man har været villig til at lede grundigt nok, har man da kunnet få klar cola mange steder fra. F.eks. "Not See Cola". Fra firmaet, der også lavede Leninade. De har åbenbart specialiseret sig i sodavand med diktaturtema?!

PS: apropos klare/hvide ting: "Remember it like racism: White is right!"

Crystal Pepsi? That's not 1996 that's 1992.

And if you want Crystal Pepsi that bad, you can get it under a different label. The Cinema Snob reviewed it on one of his food shows (yes, he does food stuff too) and said it tasted exactly how he remembered Crystal Pepsi tasting.

You want to know something swell? Check out Not-See Kola if you want to be able to drink the closest thing we have nowadays to classic Crystal Pepsi. Shame it has the most unfortunate name of all time or maybe more people would know about it!