Water Enhancers

[thestrangequark]

These "water enhancers" allow me to do that without adding a bunch of extra sugar or chemicals.

Make no mistake, you are adding chemicals to the water.

On the other hand, someone must mention that water is a chemical, too.

This is why I love you.

 

[iguana_tonante]

[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJWr7nAt8ik[/yt]

 

[Mr Awe]

These "water enhancers" allow me to do that without adding a bunch of extra sugar or chemicals.

Make no mistake, you are adding chemicals to the water.

On the other hand, someone must mention that water is a chemical, too.

That may be, but it doesn't change the fact that he's adding chemicals to it.

Mr Awe

 

[thestrangequark]

^Tasty chemicals!

[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJWr7nAt8ik[/yt]

 

[Marc]

They've always been very popular in Australia where they are referred to a cordials.

However aren't as concentrated as say MIO (you'd by them in a 2litre bottle) and they do tend to be fairly sugary. And the red (raspberry has the reputation for making kids hyper).

It's definitely one thing I miss now that I'm living in Canada. Mio has the taste from the artificial sweetener and the powders just aren't the same.

Planning on bringing some back on my next trip home.

 

[IndyJones]

I don't see why people are surprised that some people don't want to drink straight water all of the time. Many billions are made yearly on soda and juices, so obviously there's a desire for some variety. And if we could cut a couple hundred calories daily out of everyone's diet this country would be much better off. I don't think anyone's disputing that water without additives is the ideal, but compared to almost everything else? I think these things are fine.

 

[Sam_I_Am]

The plain water people seem very disdainful of those who like flavour in their water. Having said that, I hate squash, cordial and such: way too sugary and sweet for my liking. Plain water is quenching at times, but gets a bit dull. I prefer teas, and fruit juices.

 

[thestrangequark]

The plain water people seem very disdainful of those who like flavour in their water. Having said that, I hate squash, cordial and such: way too sugary and sweet for my liking. Plain water is quenching at times, but gets a bit dull. I prefer teas, and fruit juices.

Yeah, I mean, look at all the disdain! Here:

Plain old water can be boring sometimes. I found it easier to drink more water if it was flavored, and I therefore stayed more hydrated.

This is completely incomprehensible to me, but to each his own, I guess.

Here:

I love water. Plain water with nothing in it tastes delicious and is so refreshing. It doesn't need to be cold or anything either. I grew up on well water so a lot of tap water still tastes a bit weird to me, but it's still good! I can't imagine any flavor additive actually enhancing the taste of water, but if it's not bad for you and it gets you to drink more water, then that's great.

And here:

^ I love plain water myself. I sort of think it has a flavor, but a good one! And, when you're hot and thirsty, it tastes better than anything else!

I've never seen so much disdain!

 

[Zulu Romeo]

The best things in life come out of a tap.

 

[iguana_tonante]

Water, beer, victory?

 

[scotpens]

I don't think anyone's disputing that water without additives is the ideal, but compared to almost everything else? I think these things are fine.

I like mine dirty.

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5apEctKwiD8[/yt]

 

[Amaris]

I drink plain water most of the time (tastes good to me!), but once in a while, I'll squirt some lime or lemon juice into the glass to zip it up a bit.

 

[Sector 7]

Where I live, the water tastes and smells like chlorine bleach. My doctors told me often that I was not hydrating nearly enough. When Mio came on the market, I tried it. Now, I am well hydrated and happier. Because Mio contains no sugar, it does not affect my diabetes. I like being able to adjust the amount of flavoring in my water versus Crystal Light packets. WalMart and the grocery stores are now carrying generic versions, but IMO they taste like cheap Kool-Aid... yuck.

While I do understand that plain water is preferable, that is not always an option in some areas.

 

[Amaris]

Where I live, the water tastes and smells like chlorine bleach. My doctors told me often that I was not hydrating nearly enough. When Mio came on the market, I tried it. Now, I am well hydrated and happier. Because Mio contains no sugar, it does not affect my diabetes. I like being able to adjust the amount of flavoring in my water versus Crystal Light packets. WalMart and the grocery stores are now carrying generic versions, but IMO they taste like cheap Kool-Aid... yuck.

While I do understand that plain water is preferable, that is not always an option in some areas.

Mio is very good. My favorite flavor is the Lemonade flavor, though I've also tried Fruit Punch.

Still, I much prefer True Citrus for any kind of water flavoring. They have lemon, lime, grapefruit, and orange, and it tastes wonderful. Nothing sweet, just a burst of fruity goodness.

 

[Sector 7]

Where I live, the water tastes and smells like chlorine bleach. My doctors told me often that I was not hydrating nearly enough. When Mio came on the market, I tried it. Now, I am well hydrated and happier. Because Mio contains no sugar, it does not affect my diabetes. I like being able to adjust the amount of flavoring in my water versus Crystal Light packets. WalMart and the grocery stores are now carrying generic versions, but IMO they taste like cheap Kool-Aid... yuck.

While I do understand that plain water is preferable, that is not always an option in some areas.

Mio is very good. My favorite flavor is the Lemonade flavor, though I've also tried Fruit Punch.

Still, I much prefer True Citrus for any kind of water flavoring. They have lemon, lime, grapefruit, and orange, and it tastes wonderful. Nothing sweet, just a burst of fruity goodness.

We have True Lemon here, but not the other flavors. I still like Mio because I can adjust the level of flavoring. Lemonade is also my favorite. Second place belongs to Orange-Tangerine. I do not care for the Teas or Fruit Punch, however.

 

[Rincewiend]

Wow! I agree completely with IT! That doesn't happen often!

Indeed.

These "water enhancers" allow me to do that without adding a bunch of extra sugar or chemicals.

Make no mistake, you are adding chemicals to the water.

On the other hand, someone must mention that water is a chemical, too.

 

[RoJoHen]

Oh, nerd jokes.

 

[iguana_tonante]

Meh. That's chemistry. Low-level nerdness.

 

[thestrangequark]

^Physics Cat.

 

[Amaris]

Where I live, the water tastes and smells like chlorine bleach. My doctors told me often that I was not hydrating nearly enough. When Mio came on the market, I tried it. Now, I am well hydrated and happier. Because Mio contains no sugar, it does not affect my diabetes. I like being able to adjust the amount of flavoring in my water versus Crystal Light packets. WalMart and the grocery stores are now carrying generic versions, but IMO they taste like cheap Kool-Aid... yuck.

While I do understand that plain water is preferable, that is not always an option in some areas.

Mio is very good. My favorite flavor is the Lemonade flavor, though I've also tried Fruit Punch.

Still, I much prefer True Citrus for any kind of water flavoring. They have lemon, lime, grapefruit, and orange, and it tastes wonderful. Nothing sweet, just a burst of fruity goodness.

We have True Lemon here, but not the other flavors. I still like Mio because I can adjust the level of flavoring. Lemonade is also my favorite. Second place belongs to Orange-Tangerine. I do not care for the Teas or Fruit Punch, however.

I haven't tried the Teas yet. I'm kind of curious, but with me, tea is something you can mess up really easily. I'm also very picjy about my "sweet" teas.