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Tonic Water: Sugar or Fructose Sweetened?

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Skyrider

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I admit to enjoying the occasional gin & tonic (who doesn't, who doesn't?).

Just wondering which is the best (least worst) option for the tonic water: sugar or fructose sweetened? I'm not concerned about calorie content, just the effects of the sugar/fructose content.

I have found another option which is stevia-sweetened, but can't find a stockist.

Cheers!
 
Skyrider said:
Just wondering which is the best (least worst) option for the tonic water: sugar or fructose sweetened?
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Hi @Skyrider "best" as with most things it only matters how it effects you.

I am sorry to tell you this but the only way to find out how it effects your blood sugar levels is through extensive research. ;)
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There is no Spoon said:
Hi @Skyrider "best" as with most things it only matters how it effects you.

I am sorry to tell you this but the only way to find out how it effects your blood sugar levels is through extensive research. ;)
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I'll drink to that :cool:

I'm guessing that the sugar-sweetened version will be digested quite quickly, albeit it would be quite a low dose at around 7 carbs.

I'm more concerned about the possible effects of fructose (4 carb) on the liver rather than glucose/insulin implications.
 
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I usually make some twining cold infuse rose lemonade with sparkling water. It makes a delicious mixer with gin and no worries regarding sugar or sweetener.
 
If I want to add fizz, I use soda water these days - bought a new bottle of gas for the incredibly ancient machine and an adaptor so I can use ordinary bottles for the water. I replace the plastic bottles regularly as there seems to be an infinite supply of them.
 
Skyrider said:
I'm more concerned about the possible effects of fructose (4 carb) on the liver
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All joking aside @Skyrider if your drinking enough tonic water in your G&T to be concerned that the fructose in the tonic water may be damaging your liver (NAFLD). You should probably be more concerned about the effect the Gin is having.

Not a judgment.
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Resurgam said:
If I want to add fizz, I use soda water these days - bought a new bottle of gas for the incredibly ancient machine and an adaptor so I can use ordinary bottles for the water. I replace the plastic bottles regularly as there seems to be an infinite supply of them.
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Hmm, not tried soda water, I could give it a try...
 
There is no Spoon said:
All joking aside @Skyrider if your drinking enough tonic water in your G&T to be concerned that the fructose in the tonic water may be damaging your liver (NAFLD). You should probably be more concerned about the effect the Gin is having.

Not a judgment.
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Indeed, that is why it is just an occasional one!

Advice regarding fructose is very confusing, just trying to find out how much of an issue that amount would be & if it would be a better/worse option than the regular tonic water.
 
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