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I’m a big water drinker almost to the point I’ll float away.  However sometimes I want something different to drink.  Usually the alternative is tea but even need a change from that at times.  During the busiest time of the year flavored water is a reminder to drink.

I always had Crystal Light in my dorm to sweeten the water so the new Crystal Light Pure intrigued me. The new flavors are sweetened with Truvia and sugar so my stomach wouldn’t hate me from anything artificial.  A big plus!

They must have intrigued Hunni too because he grabbed the box when it arrived and started drinking before me.  I had to hunt him down and steal some for myself.  I keep a few hidden in my desk so he won’t find them….shhhh.

With our crazy work schedules and long days we both need to stay hydrated.  The extra electrolytes in the fitness tropical blend and strawberry kiwi helped on the days we were running around from sun up to sundown.  Hunni made his as suggested in 16 ounces of water and kept one in his pocket for a bottle of water on the go.

My favorite was the tropical blend I kept in my water bottle that holds 3/4 of a liter.  It gave the water a nice flavor but wasn’t too sweet…just enough to remind me to drink enough during the day.  I’m not big on super sweet so I prefer mixing it with 20 or more ounces of water.

To help with the hydration…especially in the colder months here are some Hydration Tips from Crystal Light Pure Spokesperson Molly Kimball, RD.

1. Keep a Tally

We can’t actually tell how well we’re hydrated by how thirsty we feel. For many of us, by the time we start to feel thirsty, we’re already dehydrated, but just how much water is enough when it comes to staying hydrated? Keep a running tally of how much fluid you’re getting and aim for half of your body weight in ounces of fluid per day, plus an extra 16 ounces for every pound of sweat lost during exercise or work in the heat.

2. Flavor Up to Drink Up

Want to drink water to stay hydrated, but hate the boring taste? Add the flavor you want and none of what you don’t by sipping on naturally sweetened Crystal Light Pure. It’s got no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives and is sweetened with sugar and Truvia, a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant. It’ll give your water light, refreshing flavor with just 15 calories and 4 grams of sugar per serving. And the Grape and Strawberry Kiwi flavors have the added bonus of electrolytes!

3. Don’t Forget about Food

Staying well-hydrated is essential for maintaining optimal energy levels, preventing muscle cramping and headaches, and more serious issues like heatstroke. But that doesn’t mean you have to force down gallons of water or bottles of sugary sports drinks. Any type of alcohol-free beverage can count toward your fluid intake – and even some foods! Some of the top electrolyte-rich, hydrating foods include all types of fresh fruit, soups like gazpacho and Greek yogurt.

4. Watch the Caffeine

For years, the widely-held belief was that caffeinated beverages were dehydrating. An abundance of research has proven otherwise, however. The amount of caffeine typically found in standard servings of tea, coffee, and soft drinks appears to have no diuretic effect, meaning that these beverages don’t cause us to lose more fluid than they provide. But remember that you don’t want the majority of your fluids to come from caffeinated drinks since most health organizations recommend we limit our caffeine intake. Instead, try to vary what you’re drinking.

*I was sent a sample of Crystal Light Pure from Kraft Foods to review,
but all the opinions are mine…mine…mine.*