I don't know if it helps, but when i was last on LT there were loads of use who used Bouillon, it's a stock vegetable drink... It is not allowed, but it never affected any of us regarding our losses, I religiously lost 4lb every week (except the 1st obviously), whether i had drunk some or not..
I only suggest it cos i know it worked ok for me (and a lot of others), and i can't stand any of the hot drinks allowed... It's lush!! lol