Thoughts on Diet Coke, Lucozade Zero etc

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kelsey_frame_666
kelsey_frame_666 Posts: 37 Member
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I've started drinking Lucozade Zero and I ABSOLUTELY love it. I love the caffeine hit it gives me and the energy boost. Is it a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing? What are your thoughts on these "Zero Calorie" drinks?
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  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
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    I don't know what Lucozade is but I'm all onboard when it comes to zero calorie drinks. I never even started drinking diet soda until this year. I always thought it was gross. Now it's my saviour.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    edited July 2016
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    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary
    Diet Coke is a low tier diet soda. I prefer Coke Zero.

    Lucozade doesn't appear to be sold here.
  • fr33sia12
    fr33sia12 Posts: 1,258 Member
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    I don't drink any, mainly because I don't like fizzy drinks.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    Refreshing, hydrating and virtually no calories.
    If you like the taste then carry on.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    CooCooPuff wrote: »
    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary
    Diet Coke is a low tier diet soda. I prefer Coke Zero.

    Lucozade doesn't appear to be sold here.

    This, especially Vanilla Coke Zero if you can find it. The stuff is amazing.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    edited July 2016
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    BillMcKay1 wrote: »
    DIet coke is for chumps.....diet Pepsi is where it's at.
    http://www.wsj.com/articles/pepsico-to-reintroduce-aspartame-sweetened-diet-pepsi-
    I will be glad to try that blue can!

  • Wynterbourne
    Wynterbourne Posts: 2,221 Member
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    Completely behind the imbibing of zero calories sodas and beverages if you want. They aren't evil. I switched to diet soda from regular about 15 years ago.
  • xvolution
    xvolution Posts: 721 Member
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    Lucozade seems to be primarily sold in the UK. If you're looking for something similar in the states, look for 4C Totally Light 2 Go Energy Rush pouches. It's not calorie free [5 calories per pouch] but it has the same effectiveness as Lucozade Zero.
  • iammeinnh
    iammeinnh Posts: 72 Member
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    I used to be a diet coke addict. I only have one rarely now and I feel so much better. I drink a lot of water and if I want to switch it up I will put sliced lemon, berries, mint, orange etc. into the water. I try to avoid any preservatives, dyes, artificial flavorings and sweeteners.
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
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    My only issue with diet soda is the carbonation... I don't really know what it might do for a regular person but I know when my mother had her gastric surgery they told her not to drink it because it would stretch her stomach. I'm already Never full as it is I don't need to stretch my stomach any further!

    On that note, I still do drink it every once in awhile
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
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    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Dr. Pepper Ten is the best low calorie pop I have ever tasted. It has ten calories and a trace amount of sugar. And it definitely does not taste like a diet soda. There is a RC Cola Ten, a Root Beer Ten, and a 7-Up Ten also, but they are not available in my area.

    I second this. They are all hard to find in my area as well, but if I'm really wanting some, I'll go on the hunt. I think there may have been a Ginger Ale ten and a Sunkist ten at one point, too, but I'm definitely a Dr Pepper and RC ten fan.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    dragon_girl26 wrote: »
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Dr. Pepper Ten is the best low calorie pop I have ever tasted. It has ten calories and a trace amount of sugar. And it definitely does not taste like a diet soda. There is a RC Cola Ten, a Root Beer Ten, and a 7-Up Ten also, but they are not available in my area.

    I second this. They are all hard to find in my area as well, but if I'm really wanting some, I'll go on the hunt. I think there may have been a Ginger Ale ten and a Sunkist ten at one point, too, but I'm definitely a Dr Pepper and RC ten fan.

    I remember there being a really good Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper once upon a time, but I'll be damned if I can find it anymore.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Dr. Pepper Ten is the best low calorie pop I have ever tasted. It has ten calories and a trace amount of sugar. And it definitely does not taste like a diet soda. There is a RC Cola Ten, a Root Beer Ten, and a 7-Up Ten also, but they are not available in my area.

    Yep. All of the "10s" taste like the originals to me. I honestly can't tell the difference. Even did side by side taste tests with some of them when we were drunk one night. Could not tell he difference.
  • DJMayes2016
    DJMayes2016 Posts: 29 Member
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    Diet Irn Bru is the only diet fizzy drink I've ever been able to get into, though I'd imagine this is impossible to get hold of outside the UK.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
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    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Dr. Pepper Ten is the best low calorie pop I have ever tasted. It has ten calories and a trace amount of sugar. And it definitely does not taste like a diet soda. There is a RC Cola Ten, a Root Beer Ten, and a 7-Up Ten also, but they are not available in my area.
    HEB sells a lower calorie soda that was pretty good. I think it was 20 calories per can and 35 or more per bottle.

    I can't find the bottles anymore though. :/

  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
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    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    dragon_girl26 wrote: »
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Dr. Pepper Ten is the best low calorie pop I have ever tasted. It has ten calories and a trace amount of sugar. And it definitely does not taste like a diet soda. There is a RC Cola Ten, a Root Beer Ten, and a 7-Up Ten also, but they are not available in my area.

    I second this. They are all hard to find in my area as well, but if I'm really wanting some, I'll go on the hunt. I think there may have been a Ginger Ale ten and a Sunkist ten at one point, too, but I'm definitely a Dr Pepper and RC ten fan.

    I remember there being a really good Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper once upon a time, but I'll be damned if I can find it anymore.

    I remember that! I'd forgotten about its existence until you mentioned it, though...now I'll be checking the stores for it, haha..
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
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    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Dr. Pepper Ten is the best low calorie pop I have ever tasted. It has ten calories and a trace amount of sugar. And it definitely does not taste like a diet soda. There is a RC Cola Ten, a Root Beer Ten, and a 7-Up Ten also, but they are not available in my area.

    Actually, do you have a CVS in your area? That tends to be where I have the best luck.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
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    dragon_girl26 wrote: »
    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    dragon_girl26 wrote: »
    Noel_57 wrote: »
    Dr. Pepper Ten is the best low calorie pop I have ever tasted. It has ten calories and a trace amount of sugar. And it definitely does not taste like a diet soda. There is a RC Cola Ten, a Root Beer Ten, and a 7-Up Ten also, but they are not available in my area.

    I second this. They are all hard to find in my area as well, but if I'm really wanting some, I'll go on the hunt. I think there may have been a Ginger Ale ten and a Sunkist ten at one point, too, but I'm definitely a Dr Pepper and RC ten fan.

    I remember there being a really good Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper once upon a time, but I'll be damned if I can find it anymore.

    I remember that! I'd forgotten about its existence until you mentioned it, though...now I'll be checking the stores for it, haha..

    http://www.drpepper.com/en/products/dietcherryvanilladrpepper

    It does still exist! Why am I not seeing this mana anywhere anymore? :(

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