Diet Pepsi

ninerbuff

Is diet pepsi bad for you? Ive been hearing yes and no

Your thoughts?

I drink it twice a day. Gives me my caffeine kick. The only bad thing about diet soda is the ranting you here from people who say it's bad for you.

A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

ninerbuff

double post

ninerbuff

my wife was diagnosed with cancer this summer...we went to a lot of info sessions on nutrition, foods etc, relating to cancer, cancer recovery etc.

I can tell you that their research was not positive on diet soda. especially one per day.

having said that - awesome job on the weight loss! 50 lbs is great.

:flowerforyou:

Sorry about your wife, but can they define that it was diet soda that caused it? If not, then it's speculation.

A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

italianissima

Hi there,

If it is at all possible, I would avoid it. It is not the best for the human body- as other processed things aren't.
However, I know sometimes something carbonated is needed, I suggest drinking seltzer water- it's bubbly, has no sodium, and has no calories.
I cannot have anything with "fake sugar" in it because it causes me to have pain. That worries me, and keeps me off of the stuff.

Best of luck to you!

Jholt47

I drink a couple diet drinks a day and it has not affected my weight-loss

jlchow

It's better than regular soda. No reproducible evidence that aspartamine causes disease. That said there is still acid in the soda that will wear away your enamel.

drog2323

It's better than regular soda. No reproducible evidence that aspartamine causes disease. That said there is still acid in the soda that will wear away your enamel.

I would definitely argue with you on this one. Isn't sugar natural?

I'm not talking about Coke or Pepsi. But the "natural" soda's like Blue Sky. all natural ingredients, no corn syrup etc.

sjcsviola85

as far as dieting goes diet drinks are fine as there are no cals or fat ....the worst thing for teeth though.... have you ever left a penny/coin in a glass of coke over night? ...

superdrood

It's better than regular soda. No reproducible evidence that aspartamine causes disease. That said there is still acid in the soda that will wear away your enamel.

I would definitely argue with you on this one. Isn't sugar natural?

I'm not talking about Coke or Pepsi. But the "natural" soda's like Blue Sky. all natural ingredients, no corn syrup etc.

Hemlock is natural too. "Natural" by itself does not equal "better".

SiltyPigeon

I've lost 50 lbs in 6 months while drinking, on average, a bottle of diet soda a day. I am also perfectly healthy at the moment. So I'm going with No. Diet soda is not bad for you.

Out of curiosity, do you mean a bottle as in a 20oz bottle, or a 2 liter ?

20 oz. Lol..... I'd float away if I drank a 2 liter a day!

drog2323

It's better than regular soda. No reproducible evidence that aspartamine causes disease. That said there is still acid in the soda that will wear away your enamel.

I would definitely argue with you on this one. Isn't sugar natural?

I'm not talking about Coke or Pepsi. But the "natural" soda's like Blue Sky. all natural ingredients, no corn syrup etc.

Hemlock is natural too. "Natural" by itself does not equal "better".

in my world..natural is better. yah, am I going to eat poison in nature...umm no.

but food comes from the ground or animal etc, i would tend to think it is better for us. Not sure processed crap food was necessarily intended for man-kind.

but hey...this is just my opinion. and we all know what opinions are like! LOL

gregs887

Is it good for you? No. Will it kill you to enjoy one once in a while? No.

Enjoy in moderation and you will be fine.

superdrood

It's better than regular soda. No reproducible evidence that aspartamine causes disease. That said there is still acid in the soda that will wear away your enamel.

I would definitely argue with you on this one. Isn't sugar natural?

I'm not talking about Coke or Pepsi. But the "natural" soda's like Blue Sky. all natural ingredients, no corn syrup etc.

Hemlock is natural too. "Natural" by itself does not equal "better".

in my world..natural is better. yah, am I going to eat poison in nature...umm no.

but food comes from the ground or animal etc, i would tend to think it is better for us. Not sure processed crap food was necessarily intended for man-kind.

but hey...this is just my opinion. and we all know what opinions are like! LOL

Fair enough

Just a case in point though, every time you take an aspirin, you're taking a safer chemically derived version of the "natural" compound found in the willow bark concoction known to produce some unpleasant side effects.

Anyway to the subject at hand, I'm a subscriber to the "ok in moderation" tenet when it comes to diet sodas.

misskerouac

I drink Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi.

Here's my thinking... I know it's worse for me than some other choices I could make, however, I will allow myself to have a vice or two, I'm only human. So if having a glass of pop every day or two is the vice I choose, then that's how it is. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I eat fast food maybe once every 3-4 months.

So dammit if i want pop, i'm having a glass!

iuew

it has carbonation and caffeine. not great for acid reflux.

other than that, there are certainly worse vices out there.

drog2323

It's better than regular soda. No reproducible evidence that aspartamine causes disease. That said there is still acid in the soda that will wear away your enamel.

I would definitely argue with you on this one. Isn't sugar natural?

I'm not talking about Coke or Pepsi. But the "natural" soda's like Blue Sky. all natural ingredients, no corn syrup etc.

Hemlock is natural too. "Natural" by itself does not equal "better".

in my world..natural is better. yah, am I going to eat poison in nature...umm no.

but food comes from the ground or animal etc, i would tend to think it is better for us. Not sure processed crap food was necessarily intended for man-kind.

but hey...this is just my opinion. and we all know what opinions are like! LOL

Fair enough

Just a case in point though, every time you take an aspirin, you're taking a safer chemically derived version of the "natural" compound found in the willow bark concoction known to produce some unpleasant side effects.

Anyway to the subject at hand, I'm a subscriber to the "ok in moderation" tenet when it comes to diet sodas.

completely agree on all your points.

fiberartist219

I am trying to give it up. The acidity is not good for my digestive system. I've come to this conclusion after a conversation with my doctor about some recent issues I've been having. She is trying to steer me away from acidic food and drink. I will probably have some when I go out to eat, but I'm trying to not have 3 a day like I was doing before. I'm shooting for more like once or twice a week.

jerber160

DP (we're on a first name basis) is a gift from the gods. Pure ambrosia. I cracked one tonight, swilled then had to kiss it. I LUVLUVLUV diet pepsi. I would hurt you for a diet pepsi. Pure adoration.... MORE MORE MORE

fitnhappymom

Everything is Ok in moderation... I think if you aren't gorging yourself with Diet Soda you are fine! However.... the caffeine and the time of day you drink it... can effect your sleep.... which is ESSENTIAL in your exercise and nutritional needs! Hope that helps!

RonSwanson66

I mean all soda drinks aren't ideal for weightloss, they have high frutose corn syrup in them. I would definitely stay away from diet drinks because they make you hungrier. Ever drunk a diet drink on an empty stomach? it iritiates your stomach lining (thats why it makes you want to eat more). If you want to drink soda I would go with a non diet soda, that has low calories. Like coke zero or that Dr pepper 10. But it would be ideal to stay away from it.

Stop making things up.