Diet Coke vs Water??-- 0 cals vs 0 cals
sanfromny
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So if I'm going by the Calories In/Calories Out method then it's all the same..no?
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Yes
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Yep.
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I love my diet pop/soda!0
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Essentially.
I do drink 1 or 2 sodas a day. I don't think diet soda is horrible, but all things in moderation for me. Having something "sweet" tasting all day long, might not be a good strategy.
I keep a Brita water pitcher in the fridge (home & work) I'll chug that when I'm thirsty.0 -
Yes. However, if I go a long time without diet soda, and then I drink it, I retain water like crazy. I don't know why.0
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Asher_Ethan wrote: »Yes. However, if I go a long time without diet soda, and then I drink it, I retain water like crazy. I don't know why.
Sodium? 40mg per can. Doesn't seem like a lot, but maybe enough to throw off your particular levels?
ETA: OP - as long as your calorie count doesn't increase, it won't matter from a weight loss perspective. I'm sure your dentist would probably have a good argument for water instead of diet soda.0 -
To be clear, while very minimal, Diet Coke is not 0 calories.0
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from calorie perspective sure.. but even with calories not all are as healthy as others..0
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CasperNaegle wrote: »from calorie perspective sure.. but even with calories not all are as healthy as others..
So, would the calories in 0 calorie water be more or less healthy than the calories in 0 calorie soda?0 -
Neither water or zero calorie drinks affect how many calories you are consuming in a day. I enjoy both. I had two glasses of water before I left home, a chai tea with artificial sweetener when I got to work, and I've finished another half-bottle of water. I woke up dehydrated so I am paying more attention.0
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Yes you are correct.0
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tincanonastring wrote: »CasperNaegle wrote: »from calorie perspective sure.. but even with calories not all are as healthy as others..
So, would the calories in 0 calorie water be more or less healthy than the calories in 0 calorie soda?
haha ok obviously I didn't put that right.0 -
Although they both offer zero calories, water will always be the healthier alternative. Try to get in the habit of only drinking water!!0
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KimberlynMcConville wrote: »Although they both offer zero calories, water will always be the healthier alternative. Try to get in the habit of only drinking water!!
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It's the same but it's not the same on your intestines. I don't eat fast food but it's like me saying that if I eat a burger from mc Donald's of 500+ calories than its the same as if I was to eat my wild caught fish burrito of 500+ calories. Calories are the same bit ingredients are definitely not. Remember, you are what you eat. Always enjoy your meals spiritualy and physically0
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As far as your calorie loss goes, its the same thing. But as far as health benefits go, I know I never feel great after drinking diet coke for a few days. The fake sugar makes my kidneys hurt and I retain a TON of water. Everything is good in moderation, and while weight loss is all CICO, never forget to be nice to your body either 0
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It's the same but it's not the same on your intestines. I don't eat fast food but it's like me saying that if I eat a burger from mc Donald's of 500+ calories than its the same as if I was to eat my wild caught fish burrito of 500+ calories. Calories are the same bit ingredients are definitely not. Remember, you are what you eat. Always enjoy your meals spiritualy and physically
Your body has no "fast food detector". Everything you eat simply gets taken apart into its components.
The burger is starch carbs from the bun, some fiber and sugars from the lettuce, tomatos etc. protein and fat from the meat, some sugar and whatever from the sauce.
The burrito has starch carbs from the wrap thing, some fiber and sugars from whatever veggies are in it, protein and fat from the fish, if there's sauce in it sugar and stuff.0 -
It's the same but it's not the same on your intestines. I don't eat fast food but it's like me saying that if I eat a burger from mc Donald's of 500+ calories than its the same as if I was to eat my wild caught fish burrito of 500+ calories. Calories are the same bit ingredients are definitely not. Remember, you are what you eat. Always enjoy your meals spiritualy and physically
I drink diet soda pretty often. I find it as spiritually and physically pleasing as water.0 -
Well I guess then what is the argument that Diet soda is soooo unhealthy?0
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It's not really an argument. It's fear mongering and information from Cosmo on one side, and science on the other...
Diet Soda is fine in moderation.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »I find it as spiritually and physically pleasing as water.
I feel the same about regular Pepsi and peanut butter.
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janejellyroll wrote: »I find it as spiritually and physically pleasing as water.
I feel the same about regular Pepsi and peanut butter.
Peanut butter is a spiritual experience for me.0 -
Yep. I think there have been some studies recently that point towards a possible carcinogenic effect of caramel colouring (found in dark sodas, both diet and regular), but as you can see from the link below it's not worth panicking over at this point:
http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-center-for-a-livable-future/news-room/News-Releases/2015/Caramel-Color-in-Soft-Drinks-and-Exposure-to-4-Methylimidazole.html
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Has anyone seen those videos where they por Reg. Coke on a car battery and it eats away the corrosion? -that's a little pass fear mongering....WIll Diet coke do they same thing, just eat our insides out.0
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For calorie counting purposes I count them both as 0, but I don't count soda towards my water intake. I feel pretty confident saying that the two clearly do not have the same effect on your body, but everything in moderation and all that. I drink diet soda a couple of times a week. In a perfect world I'd drink it less but my diet is far from perfect.0
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Has anyone seen those videos where they por Reg. Coke on a car battery and it eats away the corrosion? -that's a little pass fear mongering....WIll Diet coke do they same thing, just eat our insides out.
Our stomach acids are much more corrosive than Coke... That logic doesn't work.0 -
For calorie counting purposes I count them both as 0, but I don't count soda towards my water intake. I feel pretty confident saying that the two clearly do not have the same effect on your body, but everything in moderation and all that. I drink diet soda a couple of times a week. In a perfect world I'd drink it less but my diet is far from perfect.
What "different effects" do you imagine they have (apart from caffeine)0
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