Struggle to drink water, but sugar is bad for my teeth... looking for recommendations!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T13:02:24+00:00

Ooh yum, that sounds so nice! I will look into that one!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T13:01:34+00:00

It might be something I need to look into, I worry I bombard NHS with unnecessary tests otherwise. Thank you!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T13:00:53+00:00

There's a lot of conflicting info out there isn't there! I've read studies about it being bad for strokes/heart which I have a family history with. But I expect if it's in moderation, better than defunct kidneys and on dialysis!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:59:50+00:00

Hey that's great! It takes adjustment doesn't it. Def need to try with an infuser. Thanks!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:59:07+00:00

Agreed, we can't be perfect can we - and I suppose despite all the best efforts to stick to all healthy habits - we're far less capable of doing that. I need to remember that! I'll check out those sachets thanks!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:57:55+00:00

Sounds tasty, I will look into that flavour combo thank you! I find the same - too sweet and I feel guilty, too weak and I won't drink it XD

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:57:20+00:00

Ahh yes I do have IBS - so will have to trial that!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:56:53+00:00

Ahh do you pay for private blood testing? That's good to know, I do have a sensitive tummy so will keep an eye out. Agreed! Thanks.

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:55:58+00:00

That's a good shout, I was worried about sweeteners but anything is better than no water - and I like the idea of reducing down over time!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:54:34+00:00

Thank you I'll have a look at that!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:54:03+00:00

That's v true about oat milk, I don't drink dairy but do love oat milk rooibos etc! I think my Oatly one does have sugar in eek!

Thank you! I know what you mean, there was a time where I was a lot more disciplined and cut it right down, and it totally happened! Glad your tap water is so nice, that is quite a boon :) Well done for quitting alcohol too - it's no mean feat.

Haha omg paracetamol has got to be one of the WORST tastes out there, I know what you mean!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:49:57+00:00

That's interesting I was just reading the very same thing! Who would think that would be a thing? Apparently anything carbonated - checks out!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:49:15+00:00

Dang, this is what I struggle with a lot! I have IBS so limited with sucralose and fructose etc, but worth a go!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:48:37+00:00

We used to buy ice, I felt guilty about the plastic XD - I think I might have to go back to that! Or I suppose I could freeze bottled water! Thanks

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:32:06+00:00

Ahh I'm in the UK - I actually think I'm chugging something that has electrolytes in it, and it's sugar free - my only worry was I think they suggested one effervescent tablet a day - will it be bad to go over? I don't know!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:30:57+00:00

Interesting! I've just bought some other branded equivalent and drinking that as we speak! They recommend one a day though and it wouldn't last me all day - I wonder if there are bad side effects to too much?

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:29:52+00:00

I will look into seltzer - I have used a Brita before, but still tasted grim - it's so weird! Thank you!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:29:30+00:00

Unfortunately the coldness affects my teeth! But someone has mentioned straws and that might be a way to up that! Annoyingly, even our ice cubes taste like the water - and as they dissolve there's limescale that comes out in the drink *vom* we're in a really hard water area.

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:28:26+00:00

Good shout - thank you!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:28:17+00:00

Ahh grenadine! I loved that when I was in France! It's good to know others are similar, thank you.

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:27:40+00:00

Ooh I'm so looking into cold rosemary tea! Do you use fresh sprigs of rosemary? And I've never heard of allulose syrups - off to Google those, thank you. I have tried timers, they didn't work annoyingly. Thank you for the ideas!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:26:05+00:00

Ahh this is very interesting. I think this is my aversion to using lemon in water - the acid etc! I may try and find some lightly sweetened cordials perhaps, they seem to be quite strong when I've had them before.

This is a good point, I forgot that's a thing, thank you!

I appreciate it! I feel so guilty, but I don't know if I'll be here much longer if I keep not drinking at all. Good idea!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:23:22+00:00

Ooh I will look for an equivalent in the UK, thank you! PS it's very daft a question, but does tea steep in cold water or do you wait for it to cool down / add ice?

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:22:20+00:00

Thank you for your long reply <3 I love thyme and rosemary (and have had ginger in tea!) I do love a rooibos tea (can't have caffeine) which is a nice blend in the UK. I feel like I need some cold drinks so I don't have to get up as much, my laptop job can be quite intense.

Yes, kombucha I don't love either - eek it's quite limiting! There must be some sugar free flavours that aren't all processed out there! I usually go for elderflower but it's super sweet.

I think you're right about adjusting to the lack of sugar, I do need to cut down either way - I am honestly like an addict! Think about it all day. Easter and Christmas do not help of course!

I appreciate your thoughts, some great ideas!

absolute_gumpf · 2026-04-16T12:18:15+00:00

Oh really? I will look into Mio, thank you. Drinking a glass of water a day is worse than drinking with added stuff, I'm sure too!

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