other fizzy drinks

[rainbowflower]

does a lemonade like 7up or Sprite sway as well as cola does? or is there something specific in cola that makes it preferable?

[zanacal]

I *think* coke is more acidic but the diet lemonades are ok too, though best to make sure they're made with artificial stuff rather than real lemons (which boy swayers drink to up their pH!).

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes, those are ok too. The carbonation is supposed to be acidifying and sugar pop causes your blood sugar to crash while diet pop has aspartame.

There is also the option of drinking plain seltzer water (nothing but water and fizz), Perrier (water, fizz, calcium, and magnesium) or tonic water (has quinine, which lowers testosterone - actually prob. better avoid that during the 2WW anyway) if you are sick of regular pop, or for anyone who is gaining weight. The one thing you must avoid is club soda, because that has baking soda in it.

[atomic sagebrush]

I *think* coke is more acidic but the diet lemonades are ok too, though best to make sure they're made with artificial stuff rather than real lemons (which boy swayers drink to up their pH!).

Good point! Altho I do think lemons are ok in dietary amounts, that is not a part of the traditional swaying lore.

PS - also iced mint tea in dietary amounts!

[rainbowflower]

is there a particular ingredient I should look for then?

Sprite Zero says this:
Carbonated Water,Citric Acid ,Flavourings ,Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K) ,Preservative (E211) ,Acidity Regulator (E331) ,Contains a source of Phenylalanine
1cal per 100ml, trace sodium, 0g fat, 0g protein

Regular Sprite:
Carbonated Water,Sugar ,Citric Acid ,Acidity Regulator (E331) ,Flavourings ,Preservative (E211)
44 cals per 100ml, 20mg sodium, 0g fat, 0g protein

Regular 7up:
Carbonated Water,Sugar ,Natural Flavourings ,Citric Acid ,Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate) ,Malic Acid
43 cals per 100ml, trace sodium, 0g fat, 0g protein

7up Light:
Carbonated Water,Citric Acid ,Natural Flavourings ,Malic Acid ,Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate) ,Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K) ,Potassium Chloride ,Pectin ,Contains a source of Phenylalanine
6.3cals per 100ml, trace sodium, 0g fat, 0.3g protein

7up Free:
Carbonated Water,Citric Acid ,Natural Flavourings ,Malic Acid ,Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate) ,Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K) ,Potassium Chloride ,Pectin ,Contains a source of Phenylalanine
4.8cals per 100ml, trace sodiu, 0g fat, 0.3g protein

[swish]

Rainbow, I've been drinking loads of 7 up free, it has aspartame so I think it's fine!

[atomic sagebrush]

Any of those are just fine.

Here's the essay where I talk about the various sweeteners and which way they sway and why, if you haven't read it! Might help making the decisions.

http://genderdreaming.com/forum/showthread.php?2038-Sweetening-up-your-sway!-For-pink-and-blue

[rainbowflower]

thank you, that's good to know :)