the dangers of diet soda

aross001

I'm enjoying a big old cup of dihydrogen monoxide right now! Yum.

I'd like to quote the wiki page you linked, maaro:


"In the dihydrogen monoxide hoax, water is referred to by an unfamiliar name, "dihydrogen monoxide", followed by a listing of real effects of this chemical, in an attempt to convince people that it should be regulated, labeled as hazardous, or banned. The hoax is intended to illustrate how the lack of scientific literacy and an exaggerated analysis can lead to misplaced fears."

aross001

mmmmhmmmm....*sips another Diet Mnt Dew*....it's ok, my wife, the Phd in Genetics, says this is all bs....moving on.

2nd, my gf is a genetic research scientist and we have at least 4 different flavors of diet soda at all times.

I bet your GF would get a laugh at this thread then, you should tell her about the "dangers" of DMHO

SanteMulberry

Take it for what it is. The guy is just trying to help everyone. I personally cut all types of soda for the last 4 months. Don't need it at all, don't crave it.

Look at it this way, can you hurt yourself by NOT cutting out soda from your diet? Yes, you can.

Can you hurt yourself by CUTTING it out of your diet???, NOT AT ALL.

We don't need soda of any kind, does it provide any known health benefits? CERTAINLY NOT. It's empty calories. A cocktail of **** our bodies can't use. Full of chemicals and the devil (HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP). It rots our teeth, elevates our sugars, creates acid in the body, weakens our bones, increases triglycerides, increases body fat, impairs brain functions....and I can go on and on. The **** is just plain bad, diet or regular. There's plenty of other things we could be using our calories for. And yes, people are gonna say "but there's no calories in DIET soda" but yes, technically you're right. But you're making a trade for worse things. There are so many people living off this crap. Diet soda has been a major player in the obesity epidemic.

Interestingly, researchers have noted that insulin surges whether the test subject is drinking regular soda...or diet soda. Many of the test subjects reported feeling ravenous not long after drinking the diet soda. So--what is the purpose of drinking diet soda again? I used to know someone who would order two Big Macs, a double order of fries and---wait for it---a large Diet Coke! Can anyone tell me how this makes sense?

LiftAllThePizzas

So--what is the purpose of drinking diet soda again?

Because I enjoy it, and it makes me happy. What do you have against people being happy or enjoying themselves?

SanteMulberry

So--what is the purpose of drinking diet soda again?

Because I enjoy it, and it makes me happy. What do you have against people being happy or enjoying themselves?

I don't have anything against people being happy or enjoying themselves---I do it all the time.:happy: I'm just curious as to why someone would drink chemical-laden water, with a fake sweet taste, that makes one hungrier and then think of it as a "diet" anything. Why would a dieter want to take in something that would make him/her hungrier? Does hunger make you happy? Do you enjoy it? Seems a bit masochistic to me, but *shrug* to each his own. :bigsmile:

Lunnunis

'Water' load of rubbish
Didn't need to google, I've heard it before...thanks for posting.

Lunnunis

'Water' load of rubbish
Didn't need to google, I've heard it before...thanks for posting.

laserturkey

ROFLMAO at people who don't "get it!"

millipedey

mmmmhmmmm....*sips another Diet Mnt Dew*....it's ok, my wife, the Phd in Genetics, says this is all bs....moving on.

I'm a medical student and I drink diet soda... there is no proof whatsoever that the sweeteners used are harmful. So for now at least, it is a lot more beneficial for me to be reducing my chance of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, obesity related cancers etc etc, than to be worrying about what effects might possibly be attributed to diet soda if you try long enough to find them.

jorasims

Whole Foods sales an amazing soda called Sans that is zero calories and sweetened with Stevia. It hits the spot everytime! Nothing artificial or fake!

millipedey

Also, what... dihydrogen monoxide? Two hydrogen 1 oxygen? H20? Yes, very dangerous. You can drown in it...

lilmissbamaqueen

Dihydrogen Monoxide is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the highly reactive hydroxyl radical, a species shown to mutate DNA, denature proteins, disrupt cell membranes, and chemically alter critical neurotransmitters. The atomic components of DHMO are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol.

And, if you are drinking Diet Soda, you're drinking Dihydrogen Monoxide. Google it: you'll be glad you did.

EVERYTHING causes cancer if you look hard enough.

geebusuk

Whole Foods sales an amazing soda called Sans that is zero calories and sweetened with Stevia. It hits the spot everytime! Nothing artificial or fake!

I checked up and it's still got the deadly chemical DHMO in it!

LiftAllThePizzas

I don't have anything against people being happy or enjoying themselves---I do it all the time.:happy: I'm just curious as to why someone would drink chemical-laden water, with a fake sweet taste, that makes one hungrier and then think of it as a "diet" anything. Why would a dieter want to take in something that would make him/her hungrier? Does hunger make you happy? Do you enjoy it? Seems a bit masochistic to me, but *shrug* to each his own. :bigsmile:

Because "chemical" is a meaningless term. Water is a chemical, too. And I don't have irrational hangups about "artificial" things or believe that automatically makes them bad.

My taste buds don't care about "fake." It tastes sweet to me.

"Diet" is just a name to distinguish caloric and non-caloric versions. It doesn't cause me to believe it has magical properties.

It doesn't make me hungrier. And I don't suffer from hunger; I eat when I am hungry. Tends to work real well.

laurabeth326

"In large amounts, it could cause suffocation and death. If the substance is heated, it could cause severe burns. Cold versions of this substance can also cause frostbite."

Eep! Really dangerous stuff! Please keep it away from me!! Aaah!
-well, except for the 8 glasses I try to get everyday.

Sherman7057

Some don't get the joke.


A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Most people bro! Smh...

AnabolicKyle

Di(two)-hydrogen as in 2-H
mono(one)-oxygen as in O
H2O

for those unaware

leketchup

Keep calm and eat processed food.

geebusuk

Keep calm and eat processed food.

Indeed; like bottled or tap water both of which tend to be 'processed' some how!