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In Italy when at a McDonalds asking for an iced coffee the struggle was real, and this is what I got. When I said no sugar she nodded and added 2 packs since she said you can’t drink coffee without sugar. Checkout the dessert selections.

It's not worth it to save some calories and drink this. Crystal Light is sweetened with artificial sweeteners Aspartame and Acesulfame Potassium - the same ones found in Diet Coke. Those sweeteners have been linked to serious diseases like cancer in some studies... and also have been shown to increase your cravings for sugar so that you end up eating more than you should. It actually has a rebound effect! It's also preserved with BHA... an additive banned in some countries. BHA has been deemed a “reasonably anticipated human carcinogen” by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, National Toxicology Program. Why is this allowed in food?
Credit: Food Babe

Maltodextrin has its own set of issues not even mentioned in this original post. Maltodextrin had been linked to promoting diabetes as it had a high glycemic index, and promotes bad gut bacteria. Avoid it by avoiding processed foods.

While traveling I make sure I don’t miss my healthiest meal of the day. Shakeology keeps me feeling my best!