Diet Coke?

mattkdawson

How can Diet Coke be zero calories? I'm skeptical of this... I might have one a week now that i started MFP, but i'm curious how they don't hurt your calorie par for the day. surely they are bad for you in some other way, right?

coco3382458

all diet sodas are 0 calories.

SteelySunshine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSNK-9v7_JI&sns=tw

BettyAnnEbanks

I am wondering the same thing. I usually drink an average of two on most days and on the day I don't drink any I notice a difference in my body weight compared to the days I have diet coke as a form of beverage.

mattkdawson

I am wondering the same thing. I usually drink an average of two on most days and on the day I don't drink any I notice a difference in my body weight compared to the days I have diet coke as a form of beverage.

do you think it's because it has a high sodium count and perhaps it makes you retain water weight? (just a guess. i have no data to back that up)

iarelarry

Strong chemical compounds

UsedToBeHusky

In for the ridiculous condemnation of artificial sweeteners

UsedToBeHusky

I am wondering the same thing. I usually drink an average of two on most days and on the day I don't drink any I notice a difference in my body weight compared to the days I have diet coke as a form of beverage.

do you think it's because it has a high sodium count and perhaps it makes you retain water weight? (just a guess. i have no data to back that up)

I thought that at first, but it actually doesn't. One serving of Coke Zero is only 40 mg of sodium.

xDawnsgrace

diet sodas actually have 1-4 calories per serving.

ninerbuff

There are lots of stuff you can drink that are also zero calories. Coffee or tea with no sugar, but with artificial sweetener, 0 calories.

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getfitcharles

The whole point of them is to be very low or zero calorie. I've been drinking them for years (trying to cut back a lot) and in that time have both lost and gained weight, depending on my diet otherwise.

jillianbeeee

I am not sure why but as soon as I eliminated diet coke from my diet I started losing weight and stopped craving carbs. Go figure. I hope someone else can explain it! lol

mustgetmuscles1

When I drink a 12 oz diet cola my weight goes up by 12oz. Then I pee.

silvergurl518

Strong chemical compounds

*grin*

HeidiCooksSupper

The research varies but some finds that artificial sweeteners can increase appetite. I know that when I drink a Diet Coke I sometimes end up wanting to open the fridge and inhale whatever is available, especially carbs. So, I've cut way back on it. I used to drink 2 to 3 cans a day and now do a 2 to 3 cans a week.

Substitutes? Two main ones. Unsweetened flavored seltzer water or unsweetened iced tea made from tea bags alone.

So, jillianbeeee, the research backs you up. For some of us, Diet Coke causes carb cravings.

tinak33

When I drink a 12 oz diet cola my weight goes up by 12oz. Then I pee.

^^^ Same here!!!! :glasses:

brower47

When I drink a 12 oz diet cola my weight goes up by 12oz. Then I pee.

^^^ /end thread

alisonlynn1976

It doesn't have any calories, but research suggests that people who drink diet soda eat more. I'll have a Coke Zero maybe once a month or so, but I mostly drink water. (or coffee or alcohol!)

Melissa11412

I just came in to post because of the thread title


mmmm...diet coke

Binkie1955

I think its' the acidic nature of carbonated beverages leeching calcium out of your system. It's the same thing killing the coral reefs. As the ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide (with the warming planet, ocean water holds more CO2) CO2 'acidifies' the water. Acids interact with minerals and cause them to dissolve.so just as the warming oceans, holding more carbon dioxide, are bad for coral reefs (largely calcium carbonate lifeforms) the CO2 in the soda leaches your bone mass and also interferes with the absorption of other minerals your body uses to function. It's also true that your intake of soda was a missed opportunity for you nutritionally because 'you could've had a V8' or something more healthful. in short you have to think of soda as an 'anti-nutrient'.

ninerbuff

I think its' the acidic nature of carbonated beverages leeching calcium out of your system. It's the same thing killing the coral reefs. As the ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide (with the warming planet, ocean water holds more CO2) CO2 'acidifies' the water. Acids interact with minerals and cause them to dissolve.so just as the warming oceans, holding more carbon dioxide, are bad for coral reefs (largely calcium carbonate lifeforms) the CO2 in the soda leaches your bone mass and also interferes with the absorption of other minerals your body uses to function. It's also true that your intake of soda was a missed opportunity for you nutritionally because 'you could've had a V8' or something more healthful. in short you have to think of soda as an 'anti-nutrient'.

And of course there's a peer reviewed clinical study to back this? Or did you just read this from a "natural" site?

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camila_scl

They are most def 0.

My brother and step-father are type 1 diabetics, so they count carbs and inject insulin depending on how much carbs they eat.

If coke zero or diet coke had carbs they will be always hyperglicemic and that is not the case. So I'm SURE about it at least in the carbs part adn if that's correct why wouldn't the calories be correct

Also I can imagine that is pretty easy to test if the nutritional info is correct, can you imagine coca cola lying about it? they wouldn't dare to lie in something like that and risking a massive sue

JessHealthKick

putting manufactured, synthetic chemicals in your body - even if 0 calories- can't be that great for you, can it? Acids, fake sugar and colourings, no thank you

I avoid pop like the plague! You realise that once you haven't had them for a while, they actually taste disgusting! I am glad my parents made a rule of 'no soft drinks at home' when I was starting high school. That stuff is gross gross grosssss and so bad for you in every way possible.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/phenylalanine/AN01552
just some information about a chemical in there (an artificial sweetener)... so it can cause mental retardation in people susceptible. Something that can do that is not something that should be in my body!

MoJoPoe

Do some research. I have never let my kids have diet soda. Think chemicals. Read some studies. I belive they cause weight gain because of the body's reaction.

PlayerHatinDogooder

diet sodas actually have 1-4 calories per serving.

Exactly.

They're not zero calories.

Cinner29

diet sodas actually have 1-4 calories per serving.

The Diet Mountain Dew in my fridge says it has 10 calories. I was shocked. I've never seen a diet soda with anything other than zero before.

BEVERLYSTEEN

Thanks you gave me a great chuckle at the end of the day.

Frelling_Tralk

How can Diet Coke be zero calories? I'm skeptical of this... I might have one a week now that i started MFP, but i'm curious how they don't hurt your calorie par for the day. surely they are bad for you in some other way, right?

I think they're bad for you because the sweeteners that are in them are actually worse for your body than regular sugar in coke? That's what I've always been told anyway.

MyChocolateDiet

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rshcraig

Rum and coke zero make an excellent splurge :-) but mostly I stick to water cause I doubt anything chemically created is good for you. I also do unsweetened tea with splenda every once in a while. I know splenda is being investigated lately though too. Another thing that's too good to be true.