Diet Coke, friend or foe?
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For me? Diet coke: neutral. Coke zero: friend.9
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You're right. Diet Coke contains Aspartame. Which is probably worse than sugar.
When I was typing my first post I had regular Coke on the brain
"Probably" worse than sugar. You don't actually know, but you're willing to commit to a high probability that it's worse than sugar...based on what, exactly?8 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »
You're right. Diet Coke contains Aspartame. Which is probably worse than sugar.
When I was typing my first post I had regular Coke on the brain
"Probably" worse than sugar. You don't actually know, but you're willing to commit to a high probability that it's worse than sugar...based on what, exactly?
It's from a lab, not nature. Haven't you learned that anything from a lab is bad???????????8 -
Diet Cherry Pepsi is better.J9LynnHelton wrote: »Hi, I am determined to lose all this weight this time. My husband is convinced, from all the internet stuff he reads, that Diet Coke is the most evil of things you can ingest. According to him it will cause all kinds of trouble, from making me gain weight, destroying my pancreas, to bloating my stomach. I love the taste, and feel it is a great sweet treat with no calories.
What do you all think?
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I've drank Diet Pepsi for over 25 years now. It's even got me back some money because I recycle the aluminum cans myself.WendyLeigh1119 wrote: »I was also terrified of any and all fake sweeteners because my Mom raised to believe it was all poison. I normally don't even drink regular soda. But after a few months of dieting and cutting out my fruit juices in favor of actual fruit, I got sick of just water.
I had my very first Diet Pepsi last week. Now I have a whole 12 pack of Diet Cherry Pepsi and am enjoying one daily like an excited kid. I don't like the taste of the fake sweetener much... but it's like a fun treat that I get to have now with no calories. I've not noticed any adverse effects and since it's new to me, I noticed the package advertises "aspartame free!" so I'm guessing that was the questionable sweetener everyone lost their mind over circa 1990. I think you'll be OK.
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Diet Cherry Pepsi is better.J9LynnHelton wrote: »Hi, I am determined to lose all this weight this time. My husband is convinced, from all the internet stuff he reads, that Diet Coke is the most evil of things you can ingest. According to him it will cause all kinds of trouble, from making me gain weight, destroying my pancreas, to bloating my stomach. I love the taste, and feel it is a great sweet treat with no calories.
What do you all think?
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True. In order to get it without caffeine, I buy caffeine free diet Pepsi and add a few drops of cherry Kool-Aid flavor drops.3 -
Lol, then you better tell the ADA to tell them to stop recommending diet sodas as an alternative for their diabetes.
You're right. Diet Coke contains Aspartame. Which is probably worse than sugar.
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One of the glories of a healthy marriage is to agree to disagree. You will lose all the weight you want to by paying attention to everything else you are eating.
If it were me, I'd get myself a lovely glass, a funky straw, add ice and my diet PEPSI and drink it VERY SLOWLY in front of him. Daily.10 -
One of the glories of a healthy marriage is to agree to disagree. You will lose all the weight you want to by paying attention to everything else you are eating.
If it were me, I'd get myself a lovely glass, a funky straw, add ice and my diet PEPSI and drink it VERY SLOWLY in front of him. Daily.
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »
You're right. Diet Coke contains Aspartame. Which is probably worse than sugar.
When I was typing my first post I had regular Coke on the brain
"Probably" worse than sugar. You don't actually know, but you're willing to commit to a high probability that it's worse than sugar...based on what, exactly?
It's from a lab, not nature. Haven't you learned that anything from a lab is bad???????????
My parents said I came from a lab, but they still love me.
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I am kind of scared of chemicals in diet soda. I heard that the have this new Diet Pepsi & cherry Diet Pepsi that's supposed to have less chemicals. Honestly if coke is preventing you from snacking on other sugary things than go for it.15
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ansmit4642014 wrote: »I am kind of scared of chemicals in diet soda. I heard that the have this new Diet Pepsi & cherry Diet Pepsi that's supposed to have less chemicals. Honestly if coke is preventing you from snacking on other sugary things than go for it.
It's not new. It's just re-branded Pepsi Max. The "chemicals" (artificial sweeteners?) are there just the same as they were before. It's a different combination of artificial sweeteners from diet, with a different flavor.2 -
I had only ever tried Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi and hated them. But then I tried Coke Zero. And Diet Dr Pepper. And Diet A&W. Friend! BFF!
I turn to them when I feel snacky but not hungry. Probably averages out to 1 a day. Artificial sweeteners are the most studied food additives and there is still nothing definitive showing they do anything except give a minority of people a headache. I buy a 2 liter a week for around a buck or so :drinker:5 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »
You're right. Diet Coke contains Aspartame. Which is probably worse than sugar.
When I was typing my first post I had regular Coke on the brain
"Probably" worse than sugar. You don't actually know, but you're willing to commit to a high probability that it's worse than sugar...based on what, exactly?
It's from a lab, not nature. Haven't you learned that anything from a lab is bad???????????
My parents said I came from a lab, but they still love me.
Awwwwww. We love you too
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »ansmit4642014 wrote: »I am kind of scared of chemicals in diet soda. I heard that the have this new Diet Pepsi & cherry Diet Pepsi that's supposed to have less chemicals. Honestly if coke is preventing you from snacking on other sugary things than go for it.
It's not new. It's just re-branded Pepsi Max. The "chemicals" (artificial sweeteners?) are there just the same as they were before. It's a different combination of artificial sweeteners from diet, with a different flavor.
I also noticed that Pepsi Max has Gingo in it? Or Ginseng? I can't recall, but I was like "noooo thanks on extra boosters to the caffeine". Is that the difference to the "Diet" vs "Max"?1 -
J9LynnHelton wrote: »Hi, I am determined to lose all this weight this time. My husband is convinced, from all the internet stuff he reads, that Diet Coke is the most evil of things you can ingest. According to him it will cause all kinds of trouble, from making me gain weight, destroying my pancreas, to bloating my stomach. I love the taste, and feel it is a great sweet treat with no calories.
What do you all think?
I lost 50lbs while drinking 3-5 cans of diet soda a day, and also improved all my health markers during that time-including normalizing a high glucose number. Since then I've continued to drink diet soda daily, have maintained my weight loss for over 4 years now, and have continued to see excellent blood work panels/health screenings. I drink less diet soda now than what I used to drink, but still have at least one can a day.6 -
I love it, but save it for special occasions or when I'm traveling. I have IBS, so I have to be careful with things that cause bloating. There are some clinical studies about aspartame, but nothing has ever scared me badly enough to get me to stop. Also, have you tried flavored carbonated water, like la Croix? So good, no calories, no sweetener.2
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I drink La Croix Strawberry Pineapple. They're very refreshing and tasty.0
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WendyLeigh1119 wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »ansmit4642014 wrote: »I am kind of scared of chemicals in diet soda. I heard that the have this new Diet Pepsi & cherry Diet Pepsi that's supposed to have less chemicals. Honestly if coke is preventing you from snacking on other sugary things than go for it.
It's not new. It's just re-branded Pepsi Max. The "chemicals" (artificial sweeteners?) are there just the same as they were before. It's a different combination of artificial sweeteners from diet, with a different flavor.
I also noticed that Pepsi Max has Gingo in it? Or Ginseng? I can't recall, but I was like "noooo thanks on extra boosters to the caffeine". Is that the difference to the "Diet" vs "Max"?
It also has more caffeine as well2
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