Coconut Bai?

#1

I have noticed that a lot of folks here like Coconut Bai so I picked one up the other day. Is it purely for the taste or is there any actual benefit to drinking it? I know it says it is infused with antioxidants, but I’m always a little skeptical when I read that on products. Do you feel any difference when you drink it? Do you use it when fasting? Does the sweet taste spike any cravings?

#2

For me, it’s just an alternative to water. Am finding it hard to stay hydrated with plain water and seem to need something with a bit of flavor to be able to drink enough fluids. Can’t have Bai too often and have to dilute as it’s too sweet. And, yes the extra sweetness spikes cravings.

#3

I haven’t had any of their drinks since going Keto, but prior to, it was a nice caffeinated alternative to soda. It does have Erythritol in at least some flavors which I have a reaction to so I avoid it now.

(Full Metal KETO AF) #4

I personally like the zero carb unsweetened essential oil infused carbonated water drinks, like Crystal Geyser or LaCroix. But I don’t drink them often, and with my new sensitivity to sweet flavors it’s almost like drinking a soda. Lime is my favorite. I occasionally do a Diet Coke when I eat in a restaurant. I have tried ICE, but not Bai.

I love good pure cold water best!

(Susan) #5

This is me, from the tap though, I don’t like bottled water.

(Full Metal KETO AF) #6

I use a filter pitcher, California water isn’t like what you get most likely. Unless yours tastes like a dirty swimming pool too! :wink:

(Susan) #7

Hehe, no our tap water is clear and delicious. When I lived outside of Chicago, in a little town for almost 5 months, the tap water was only usable if you boiled it first. I had to use that water to shower and never felt really clean. I bought large gallons of bottled water (I was fortunate to have a ride from a friend for shopping once a week so I didn’t have to carry it on a bus or anything.

This was many years ago, (over 30) so I am sure that they have improved it by now =).

#8

How do you react, if you don’t mind me asking? Does it make you ill?

#9

At first it caused mild digestive issues (probably my body’s way of saying don’t have this again - which I dismissed), that was having it in Bai drinks, rarely. When I made a Keto cookie dough recipe that called for Swerve (Stevia/Erythritol blend), I developed a super itchy face and mouth - I had eaten 1 small spoon. In total denial, next day ate a couple spoons and throat became very itchy and started to swell. After seeking medical help, was told it could have been a cross allergy from whatever plant the Erythritol was grown on (apparently corn is popular…). I have had Stevia prior to Keto and now tasted the pure drops twice and no issues, no other new ingredients in the cookie dough I made, so as positive as possible it was the Erythritol. After returning home from doc visit, found info online about others experiencing similar symptoms after ingesting Erythritol.

#10

Yikes! Wow. Thank you. Glad you were able to pinpoint the culprit.

(KCKO, KCFO 🥥) #11

I find that adding some crushed mint leaves or a tiny bit of citrus juice, lemon or lime, makes plain water tasty. I was into Lecroix but found I got hungry after having it, so I just went back to coffee, tea, water w or w/out the mint or citrus works best for me. I also enjoy wine a couple of days a week. That is my beverage list. :slight_smile:

(Dirty Lazy Keto'er, Sucralose freak ;)) #12

I prefer ice water… Or Gatorade Zero.

(Brandy) #13

I like tap water too @Momof5. My husband and kids only drink the filtered water from the fridge and he’s installed a filter on our boiling water faucet, but he comes from a place with pretty terrible tap water. I’ve always lived here, in a place fortunate enough to have crisp, clean tap water. It’s so darn good!

(Troy) #14

This is always a hit and miss for me
Bai Drinks…I will drink just half at a time occasionally
Carb conscious
Good flavor though

Maybe worth a try for you?
These have Stevia
So good!!
All flavors I enjoy

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#15

I might try those the next time I get super underwhelmed by water, thanks :blush:

#16

I’ll have to look for those. Thanks! I don’t think my Wegmans carries them, but the natural foods store might. (It is the only place in town that has Rebel ice cream too.) I don’t mind plain water most of the time, but I like a little variety now and again. I did have some coconut bai. I couldn’t drink too much – maybe a third of the bottle. It was quite sweet. That surprised me for some reason.