diet soda...good or evil???
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And I'm the queen of England. How nice to meet you.
well diptidy doo da....I am the freaking King of England..what the hell is my queen doing on MFP???0 -
it is a soft drink. it is neither good or evil. it is amoral.
soft drinks are Satan reincarnate...repent now!0 -
I have heard so many things going either way. What's the verdict??
WHAT ARE YOU EVEN ASKING?? oops caps lock.0 -
I used to drink it all the time, Everyday was like two or three 32oz fountain cups. then I decided I would stop. Quitting that stuff is like quitting crack. Now i just drink Boring ol' water
Oh and beer, I do still drink beer LOL.
Can't give up the beer! We aren't crazy people here.0 -
I don't like to consider foods as good or bad, because I try to remember that this is a lifestyle change and that moderation is key.
For example, I have chocolate EVERY DAY. Is my body perfect? no. but have I lost 28 lbs in 3 months without feeling deprived or upset? HECK YES. And I'm proud and going strong.... more than halfway towards goal!
that said, I drink diet soda. I have a few a week and I don't think it's the end of the world... moderation!!!
plus, I like it. I want to consume things I like. If I don't, I'll lose motivation and gain that weight right back.
So...... if you like it, drink it. Just don't go crazy. :flowerforyou:0 -
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Probably not going to cause weight gain. IMO not good for your health. Artificial sweeteners are artificial. Artificial IMO is not good.
But I chew gum, so there ya go.0 -
http://thesmilingman.hubpages.com/hub/Diet-pepsi-Ingredients-Explained
1. Carbonated Water: Plain water into which carbon dioxide gas has been dissolved.
Health effects: Linked to tooth decay. May reduce fertility. Suspected teratogen (any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development).
2. Caramel Color: Brown food coloring and flavoring made by heating a sugar, usually corn syrup. May be processed with ammonia and sulfur to intensify color.
Health effects: May contain ammonium compounds. May affect stomach (gastrointestinal problems), liver, and cause hyperactivity. Caramel color produced with ammonia has been associated with blood toxicity in animals. Associated with reduced white cells and lymphocyte counts.
3. Aspartame: Artificial sweetener. Made from aspartic acid and phenylalanine.
Health effects: Studies link it to cancer in rats. May cause neurological and behavioral issues. Reported symptoms include irritability, headaches, insomnia, hyperactivity, seizures, memory loss, migraines, depression, vision problems, memory loss. Should be avoided by those with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria.
4. Phosphoric Acid: A colorless, odorless solution made from phosphate rock (not a food).
Health effects: May lead to calcium loss in bones and tooth erosion. Eye, skin, throat, nose, and respiratory irritant. Can cause osteoporosis. Linked to kidney damage and kidney stones.
*A corrosive, used to remove rust.
5. Potassium Benzoate: A preservative. Potassium salt of benzoic acid. Benzoic acid is synthesized commercially from toluene. Toluene is produced in the gasoline making process and the making of coke (carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal) from coal. Therefore, potassium benzoate is a petroleum or coal tar derivative.
Health effects: Asthma, hives, eczema. Caution advised if aspirin sensitive. Benzene, a known cancer-causing agent, can form in soft drinks when sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid (vitamin c) are mixed.
6. Caffeine: A bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that is a psychoactive stimulant drug.
Health effects: Psychoactive, addictive. May cause headaches/migraines, heart disease, depression. Causes birth defects in rats. Can cross the placental barrier. Inhibits fetal growth. Women who consume the amount of caffeine in one and a half to three cups of coffee may nearly double their risk of miscarriage.
7. Citric acid: A weak organic acid used as a flavoring agent and a preservative. Extracted from citrus fruits or made by fermentation of yeast or mold. May contain MSG. May be genetically modified.
Health effects: If MSG sensitive, may provoke symptoms.
8. Natural flavors: Any flavor not chemically derived. Obtained by physical processes from plants or animals. Made to provide flavor to a food rather than nutritional value. May contain MSG.
Health effects: Unknown. Natural flavors may be acquired through any number of processes. Naturally derived ingredients may be altered, rendered unsafe.
^^^ THAT.0 -
you will have to pry the beer out of my cold dead hands with a crowbar..!0 -
#HeavenSent0
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Honestly diet soda is NOT real food and has little to recommend it health wise.... but, in reality it is MUCH less bad for me than being this over weight is and it often gets me over a sugar craving hump and helps me stay under my limit!!! So, for now, I will drink it and deal with ditching it when I am in a better place to do that!!!!0
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I'll admit I have a couple of cans a week when the urge hits.
I used to drink a whole 2-liter bottle of regular soda in one sitting and drink soda daily, so I consider this an improvement.0 -
“What if evil doesn't really exist? What if evil is something dreamed up by man, and there is nothing to struggle against except our own limitations? The constant battle between our will, our desires, and our choices?”
― Libba Bray, Rebel Angels0 -
Back away from the soda!0
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I think that the hardest thing that I've not been able to give up yet is diet soda. I'm sure that its really not good for me at all.0
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I used to drink it all the time, Everyday was like two or three 32oz fountain cups. then I decided I would stop. Quitting that stuff is like quitting crack. Now i just drink Boring ol' water
Oh and beer, I do still drink beer LOL.
FULL METAL ALCHEMIST.
sorry. that was random. :flowerforyou:0 -
I drink between 2-4 cans of diet pepsi a day, I'm still alive, haven't exploded, and I've still managed to lose over 100lbs. If you like it just drink it.0
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For me, it's good. It tames my sweet tooth without actual sugar.
^^^This exactly. Plus, I can't have sugar, so it's my only "soda" (or pop, cause I'm from Michigan) option.0 -
Diet Soda is fine. I hate the whole "aspartame is bad" bandwagon. Sure, if you have like 20 Diet Cokes a day it's probably not good, just like everything else. For some reason I always notice that the same people who try to tell me how bad diet soda is are the same people who smoke tons of weed and think everything is a conspiracy masterminded by the government.
I drink at least 1-2 diet sodas a day. And when I tried not drinking it for about a month, I felt absolutely no better. I didn't feel worse, but I didn't feel any better either.
There's studies that correlate it with increased cravings for sweet foods, which would be an indirect cause of weight gain by overeating these during your cravings... but if your diet is in check, that won't be a problem. Everyone craves sweets and junk food every day, but If you're counting your calories on mfp, then well duh you probably already have the discipline to fight your cravings.0 -
It's inanimate so can be neither good nor evil0
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I'm drinking one right now. Welcome to the dark side. :drinker:0
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Good or evil? Can I go with "meh?"0
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I would say if your trying to lead a healthy lifestyle put the chemical cocktail down, even better yet don't buy it.
But if you're not concerned about your health just your weight go right ahead.0 -
As long as you drink it in moderation as with everything. Depriving yourself of everything you like will lead to failure. I personally drink it more than most people which is a problem, but baby steps, I used to drink regular soda.0
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Aspartame = evil. That *kitten* is linked to cancer and other chronic diseases.0
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well said!!!0
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All soda and carbonated beverages are bad, bottom line.
If you really want to be fit, don't half-*kitten* it. Be dedicated, forget the soda just to quench the short-term need for a sweet bite.
Instead try drinking only water and greentea.
As for the sweet tooth goes, ever consider making your last meal a sweeter/healthy alternative? Try some greek non-fat yogurt with a scoop of banana or your preferred flavor of protein.
Just my two-cents.0 -
Aspartame = evil. That *kitten* is linked to cancer and other chronic diseases.
I'd like to see proof of this claim, as I'm fairly sure this is just mom/broscience and it was debunked a year or two ago.
Splenda/Stevia is a great alternative to sugar for those who have a terrible sweet tooth.0
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