Diet Rite Question

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How should a can of diet rite soda (tangerine, kiwi-strawberry, red raspberry, white grape) be counted? I read that since they contain splenda, we should count it, but also I have read, that liquid splenda is used which is virtually 0 carbs and does not have to be counted like the packets.

[szar]

Diet Rite uses the pure liquid form of Splenda to sweeten it's prduct so there are no carbs.

The reason we need to count carbs when we use a packet of splenda or the stuff you can measure cup for cup with sugar is because of the bulking agents they have to add to it to make it useable..

[Ohio Kim]

I count 0 Carbs for Diet Rite. Although I make sure I get plenty of water throughout the day. I do not limit my diet rites. If I want something sweet, I reach for my Diet Rite and usually have 2 per day.

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That is good to know, I do not limit my Diet Rite sodas, also. I drink my water and also de-caf iced tea (completely plain) which gives me extra water. I would like to share something I have discovered with myself. If I have a can of Diet Rite soda around 7:00, 8:00, or 9:00 in the evenings while I am watching my favorite FOX News shows, that has totally eliminated any cravings I have for a snack (sweet or otherwise). That is a big step for me. I used to spend hours trying to figure out what I could over-endulge in that was legal or low-carb, at that time, trying to sneak back into old-bad habits when I would over-endulge in high carb items at that time. I can use a can of Diet Rite soda as my evening snack. Sorry, to bend your ear, I guess I am just proud of myself for discovering something that works!
Thanks.

[mysty]

Does anyone know if Diet Rite is available in Canada?