Diet Drinks

I personally stray away since I had a slight addiction to Diet Coke. I ditched the Diet Coke and dropped ten pounds, BUT I'm not about to say that is why the pounds fell off. There were other things that I changed in my diet, so I will not be so bold to make that claim.

I DO indulge in Vitamin Water Zero when I crave juice. I have always wondered how 'good' or 'bad' that may be....thoughts are welcomed :-)

Personally I tend to go with diet drinks that use sucralose or stevia instead of aspartame. Just my own personal preference. But I definitely was demonizing them for the past year or so and now feel that was unwarranted. I use them more as a treat now, but don't worry if I have a couple. I think its fine. Just brush your teeth afterward.

Aspartame does NOT mess with your metabolism..

I can't take this anymore, stop spreading lies!

Diet soda is fine to drink.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Lies huh? I guess just in moderation though, right?

Exactly, moderation. I drink Diet coke, coffee with sweet N low and water. I may have 1-2 cans of diet coke and 3-4 20oz bottles of water on an average day. Sometimes I have no diet coke and only drink coffee and water.

I have never had a reaction or sensitivity to aspartame. Usually when another person does, they will say it's poison and no one should have it. Same as people with gluten intolerance. If it's bad for them, no one should have it... :noway:

Personally, I stay away from diet drinks! The aspartame in them messes with your metabolism...

Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! I didn't know that. #fail

Since my grandmother has diabetes, for YEARS we've made the switch to sugar substitues. :noway:

What do you recommend then? I hate unsweetened things.

Stevia is a natural sweetener and one I like to use in my iced tea. You still get the sweet taste without the bad effects of aspartame or regular sugar.

I avoid diet stuff it's usually packed with artificial sweetners which I believe in avoiding as they promote sweet cravings and apparently are all kinds of bad for you.

I like hot water, fizzy water, all kinds of teas and some herbal/fruit teas ice down really well. Some crushed fresh ginger and lime in water is lovely or in the summer lightly bruise some pommegranate seeds and put in a jug, fill up with ice and water, very tasty indeed.

"apparently" - why don't you do some extensive research instead of just spreading information like that, which makes people think differently - when you, yourself don't eveen know and have just said "APPARENTLY all kinds are bad for you"

Well, that's why I said 'apparently', because there's a lot of reasearch and stuff to support this which I'm aware of, I didn't say this was the word of God and the OP asked what other people do, so I answered him with my opinion I'm not spreading anything. Rude.

I avoid diet stuff it's usually packed with artificial sweetners which I believe in avoiding as they promote sweet cravings and apparently are all kinds of bad for you.

I like hot water, fizzy water, all kinds of teas and some herbal/fruit teas ice down really well. Some crushed fresh ginger and lime in water is lovely or in the summer lightly bruise some pommegranate seeds and put in a jug, fill up with ice and water, very tasty indeed.

"apparently" - why don't you do some extensive research instead of just spreading information like that, which makes people think differently - when you, yourself don't eveen know and have just said "APPARENTLY all kinds are bad for you"

Well, that's why I said 'apparently', because there's a lot of reasearch and stuff to support this which I'm aware of, I didn't say this was the word of God and the OP asked what other people do, so I answered him with my opinion I'm not spreading anything. Rude.

Yes, so don't say anything, and research it before you say anything? Why would you live your life not "knowing" why don't you educate yourself on the subject so you can give people proper advice? This is not rude, merely a discussion.

I am pro-diet drinks.

I am anti-people making ish up about why they're bad for you. First it was that you'll get cancer. Then, when the cancer thing was debunked, then its that they mess with your metabolism or that they mess up your blood sugar. The leading proof? Fat people drink diet soda ergo diet soda makes you fat. Beach please.

Personally, I stay away from diet drinks! The aspartame in them messes with your metabolism and also is the reason for many people getting the severe headaches among many other health conditions. Unfortunately, water is the best and believe me, I don't drink as much as I should of it. I do, however, add lemon to my water to give it a better taste, and it actually makes more thirsty for it. When I need a soda or an iced tea, I go with the regular stuff (just not often) and know that I need to work it off :-)

I avoid diet stuff it's usually packed with artificial sweetners which I believe in avoiding as they promote sweet cravings and apparently are all kinds of bad for you.

I like hot water, fizzy water, all kinds of teas and some herbal/fruit teas ice down really well. Some crushed fresh ginger and lime in water is lovely or in the summer lightly bruise some pommegranate seeds and put in a jug, fill up with ice and water, very tasty indeed.

"apparently" - why don't you do some extensive research instead of just spreading information like that, which makes people think differently - when you, yourself don't eveen know and have just said "APPARENTLY all kinds are bad for you"

Well, that's why I said 'apparently', because there's a lot of reasearch and stuff to support this which I'm aware of, I didn't say this was the word of God and the OP asked what other people do, so I answered him with my opinion I'm not spreading anything. Rude.

Yes, so don't say anything, and research it before you say anything? Why would you live your life not "knowing" why don't you educate yourself on the subject so you can give people proper advice? This is not rude, merely a discussion.

Research what? My own opinion and experience that they promote my sweet tooth? And that I have seen a lot of stuff saying to avoid them? The only advice I gave was on a really nice drink made with pommegranates!

Bye then.

Research what you said " as they promote sweet cravings and apparently are all kinds of bad for you. "

I stopped drinking soda before the Zero and Ten drinks started coming out (to me regular isn't worth the calories, diet tastes like battery acid), so I tend not to drink them. But if I do need a caffeine boost and don't feel like brewing a cup of coffee, that's my go-to because my brother loves them and the house is always stocked. They taste a heck of a lot better than regular diet drinks.

I do really like A&W 10 with a shot of vanilla vodka or Fresca with a shot of Kinky liqueur. They make great mixers.

Wow!! I didn't mean to start a war on here. This is what MY personal trainer told me, so that is why I stay away and it helps me. Which is why I said the word "personally". Believe me, there are many things that I'm eating that are probably way worse for me & I also agree that there is something in everything that is probably bad for us. I probably won't comment anymore as I don't like to be quoted as spreading lies. It was just my opinion & everyone has them. Good luck to everyone!! :-)

To be quite honest with you, it isn't your fault if he told you that, but you should probably fire him.

Personally, I stay away from diet drinks! The aspartame in them messes with your metabolism...

Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! I didn't know that. #fail

Since my grandmother has diabetes, for YEARS we've made the switch to sugar substitues. :noway:

What do you recommend then? I hate unsweetened things.

go with stevia as a sweetener , it's plant based.. chemical sweeteners are terrible for you..Most people don't realize that half the problem with the american food system and peoples health in general is all the chemical s*** they put in our foods.Most of these chemicals were at one point hailed as break throughs in food system and health technology,, but now, many decades later people are having health issues in amounts that we have never seen before. If you can't pronounce it and you don't know what it is try to avoid it..

I quit aspartame and I've read a lot about the pros and cons. I HAVE researched it and come to the conclusion that it's probably not healthy to be taking in that and the other chemicals, artificial flavour enhancers and presertatives that are often paired with it. And if you've ever tasted those drinks when they aren't refrigerated to mask the flavour, you might change your mind about whether they taste good or not. I prefer to stick with naturals like juice, sometimes diluted with water, green tea ( it tastes great cold), or good old water, sometimes with a splash of lemon or lime. Making iced tea with stevia is good too. One thing I'd like to point out to the OP, is that as you lessen the sweetness of the beverages you drink, which you can do if you make your own, you will be able to taste the natural sugar in fruit and fruit juice. After a while apple juice will taste as sweet as soda.