Two questions about splenda.... soda and juice?

Question

Ok, my first question is, I want to make kool-aid with splenda, how much splenda do I use for two quarts?

Also, I heard that if you're dieting, it's better to drink a glass of soda than a glass of juice because it's easier to work off the soda. Does anyone know if it's true?

Answer 1

Don't know about the soda. I've always been told that any kind of soda is bad for you. Personally, I only drink water and sparkling water with lime -- but that's a personal choice.

As for the Splenda question, Splenda is substituted cup for cup. So if you usually add a cup of sugar, you can substitute a cup of Splenda.

While Splenda tastes better than other sugar substitutes, it still has a bit of an aftertaste. Personally, I use Splenda for baking which is half sugar-half Splenda. I find this has a better taste -- probably b/c of the sugar. LOL (though I don't make kool-aid, I just use it in my tea)

Answer 2

Splenda makes a Quick Pak that has pre-measured packets for Drink mixes like kool-aid. Or you can add one cup of Splenda instead of a cup of sugar.

Answer 3

I use the same amount as would use sugar.I don't like kool-aid to sweet so I start out with 3/4cup. Diet coke 1 calorie. There are new juices at the store with lower sugar.they are very good.Try 3/4 cup of juice and 1/4 cup water to lower the sugar. If your really watching, Little slice of lemon in water is great.If you want ,add a little slenda.

Answer 4

Use less splenda vs. sugar. You can always add splenda but you can't take it away. I use 1/2 cup of splenda for 1 cup of sugar.

Answer 5

a cup.