Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke

befit68 · October 2017

janejellyroll wrote: »

befit68 wrote: »

I base my general opinions (Humble as I stated) from several discussions with Nutritionists, health care workers, and doctors that I know or see.

Here is an in-depth look at a Documentary titled "Sweet Misery" https://youtu.be/ZI7_8FDzuJE
I also saw a family member stumble around as if having suffered a stroke for a few months before they "got off" of diet soda and have seen first hand a remarkable improvement in their cognitive function.

It was enough for me to stay away. Just a difference of opinions I guess.

I think when we base widespread conclusions about what foods to eat or avoid on the experiences of a single family member, we can often draw incorrect conclusions or at least conclusions based on insufficient information.

There is a reason why the most trustworthy nutritional studies or studies on the potential harm of a food or medicine include large numbers of subjects.

Well put! One person's reaction (if I may call it that) is definitely not enough to base a sweeping judgment. So, is there some direction or links you can offer me to find positive studies or findings that might change my opinion?

KosmosKitten · October 2017

forward0backward wrote: »

Diet Mountain Dew

^^ This is the correct response.

Otherwise, either Diet or Zero is fine with me. I just can't go back to regular soda (too sweet!).

janejellyroll · October 2017

befit68 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

befit68 wrote: »

I base my general opinions (Humble as I stated) from several discussions with Nutritionists, health care workers, and doctors that I know or see.

Here is an in-depth look at a Documentary titled "Sweet Misery" https://youtu.be/ZI7_8FDzuJE
I also saw a family member stumble around as if having suffered a stroke for a few months before they "got off" of diet soda and have seen first hand a remarkable improvement in their cognitive function.

It was enough for me to stay away. Just a difference of opinions I guess.

I think when we base widespread conclusions about what foods to eat or avoid on the experiences of a single family member, we can often draw incorrect conclusions or at least conclusions based on insufficient information.

There is a reason why the most trustworthy nutritional studies or studies on the potential harm of a food or medicine include large numbers of subjects.

Well put! One person's reaction (if I may call it that) is definitely not enough to base a sweeping judgment. So, is there some direction or links you can offer me to find positive studies or findings that might change my opinion?

You may want to check out this thread: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1

The discussion begins with aspartame, but includes other artificial sweeteners.

I don't think in terms of "positive studies" as much as I think of the reliability of studies that show a negative impact. It would be unlikely for there to be a "positive study" as I don't think anyone argues that artificial sweeteners are actually beneficial to health (unless you count the benefit some people find from losing weight and/or maintaining a healthy body weight). The question is: "What evidence is there that they are harmful?" It can't just be that they have chemicals because that is true of everything we ingest.

earlnabby · October 2017

befit68 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

befit68 wrote: »

I base my general opinions (Humble as I stated) from several discussions with Nutritionists, health care workers, and doctors that I know or see.

Here is an in-depth look at a Documentary titled "Sweet Misery" https://youtu.be/ZI7_8FDzuJE
I also saw a family member stumble around as if having suffered a stroke for a few months before they "got off" of diet soda and have seen first hand a remarkable improvement in their cognitive function.

It was enough for me to stay away. Just a difference of opinions I guess.

I think when we base widespread conclusions about what foods to eat or avoid on the experiences of a single family member, we can often draw incorrect conclusions or at least conclusions based on insufficient information.

There is a reason why the most trustworthy nutritional studies or studies on the potential harm of a food or medicine include large numbers of subjects.

Well put! One person's reaction (if I may call it that) is definitely not enough to base a sweeping judgment. So, is there some direction or links you can offer me to find positive studies or findings that might change my opinion?

Here is a great start. Not only is the original post informative with links to studies but there are many more studies linked throughout the thread. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1

ilfaith · October 2017

I prefer the taste of Coke Zero (or Coke Zero Sugar, which I just tried for the first time). But I think Diet Coke tastes better with a squeeze of lemon.

AnvilHead · October 2017

befit68 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

befit68 wrote: »

I base my general opinions (Humble as I stated) from several discussions with Nutritionists, health care workers, and doctors that I know or see.

Here is an in-depth look at a Documentary titled "Sweet Misery" https://youtu.be/ZI7_8FDzuJE
I also saw a family member stumble around as if having suffered a stroke for a few months before they "got off" of diet soda and have seen first hand a remarkable improvement in their cognitive function.

It was enough for me to stay away. Just a difference of opinions I guess.

I think when we base widespread conclusions about what foods to eat or avoid on the experiences of a single family member, we can often draw incorrect conclusions or at least conclusions based on insufficient information.

There is a reason why the most trustworthy nutritional studies or studies on the potential harm of a food or medicine include large numbers of subjects.

Well put! One person's reaction (if I may call it that) is definitely not enough to base a sweeping judgment. So, is there some direction or links you can offer me to find positive studies or findings that might change my opinion?