Is Crystal Light bad for you?

Crystal Light is not unhealthy, particularly for those wishing to cut their caloric intake. An 8-ounce serving contains only five calories and 25 grams of sodium, which is about 1 percent of the Food and Drug Administration's recommended daily allowance.

While Crystal Light is not harmful, it is also not considered healthy, since it does not supply a significant amount of vitamins or minerals. It is sweetened with aspartame, a low-calorie sugar substitute found in many diet foods and beverages. Despite negative claims, no adverse health effects from aspartame have ever been shown, and it has been deemed safe for human consumption by over 100 regulatory agencies worldwide.