Mio instead of Crystal Light?

Airpun79
on 7/14/12 12:21 pm - Jacksonville, FL

I am currently on my pre op diet and my instruction sheet from my docor says that I could drink flavored drinks such as Crystal Light as long as there are no carbs. My question (might seem dumb sorry) is...do you think it would be ok if I used Mio (prefer the taste) instead of Crystal Light?

ksommer08
on 7/14/12 12:28 pm - OH

VSG on 06/25/12

My NUT says MIO is just fine and can be used interchangeably with Crystal Light as long as you don't get the ones in the black bottle because they have caffeine and my program wants patients caffeine free.

jule R.
on 7/14/12 12:34 pm

VSG on 01/31/12 with

I was really LOVING Mio and then someone on this board told me it had an ingredient which is very bad for you so I stopped using it after doing some research on it. I'm sure its fine in moderation but I wouldnt drink it as an every day thing.

racemomss
on 7/14/12 12:39 pm - TX

VSG on 08/29/12

I am glad you asked. I was wondering the same thing!

frisco
on 7/14/12 12:41 pm

VSG on 09/30/09

One of the ingredients in Mio is Propylene glycol......which is Automotive Anti Freeze.....

I guess it's safe for human consumption.... it has to be FDA approved......

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

      " To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "

   VSG Maintenance Group Forum
   http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/

CAFE FRISCO at LapSF.com

Dr. Paul Cirangle

Kelly-AnneH
on 7/14/12 12:54 pm - Edmonton, Canada

VSG on 06/26/12

I think you may be mistaking it for ethylene glycol. I'm not saying propylene glycol is especially healthy, but it isn't antifreeze.

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

frisco
on 7/14/12 1:09 pm

VSG on 09/30/09

Product Overview

Propylene glycol (PG or MPG) is a colorless, odorless liquid¹ which is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 21 CFR § 184.1666, for use as a direct food additive under the conditions prescribed. It is approved by the U.S. FDA for certain indirect food additive uses.² PG is used in cosmetics and as an excipient (inert solvent or carrier) in pharmaceuticals. PG has a wide range of practical applications such as antifreezes, coolants and aircraft deicing fluids; heat transfer and hydraulic fluids; solvents; food; flavors and fragrances; cosmetics and personal care products; pharmaceuticals; chemical intermediates; plasticizers; and thermoset plastic formulations.³See Product Uses.
PG is not acutely toxic (single dose, high exposure). It is essentially non-irritating to the skin and mildly irritating to the eyes. Numerous studies support that PG is not a skin sensitizer or a carcinogen.⁴ See Health Information.
Occupational and consumer exposure is possible because PG is used in a variety of consumer items. See Exposure Potential.
PG is not volatile and is miscible with water. It is not expected to bio-accumulate and it is not acutely toxic to water organisms except at very high concentrations.⁵ See

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

      " To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "

   VSG Maintenance Group Forum
   http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/

CAFE FRISCO at LapSF.com

Dr. Paul Cirangle

RyanJS
on 7/14/12 12:44 pm - CA

VSG on 02/21/12

I absolutely hate crystal light as it leaves a residue in my cups and a bade after taste. I drink plain water 99% of the time but if I do add flavor its Mio. I have one at my work, car, home, and my wife's purse.

Heaviest Weight: 330 Goal Weight: 175 Current Weight: 150
"Hit Goal in 3 1/2 Months!!!"
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!!!"
"No one said it was going to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it"

rhearob
on 7/14/12 1:21 pm - TN

VSG on 11/02/11

I use Mio all the time. I avoid Crystal light for two reasons:

1) Their nutritional info can be misleading. On some flavors they put the calories in terms of 1/8 of a packet - meaning you could drink 40 calories for a 32 ounce serving. BAd

2) a lot of their flavors have a horrid acid taste to me. Especially the citrus flavors unless its blended like the honey green tea lemon.

_____________________________________________________________________
160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.

VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013

NewtoYou
on 7/14/12 1:52 pm

VSG on 09/10/12

Agreed. I get the acidity of it too.

I prefer MIO because you can control the amt, I like my water only slightly flavoured, and have always found the crystal light overpowering.

Post Reply

Most Active

Mio instead of Crystal Light?

Our Mission

Follow us

Links

Select Photos

Mio instead of Crystal Light?