I thought Diet sodas were better for you

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  • jaymark
    jaymark Posts: 18 Member
    All things in moderation. A diet soda here and there won't hurt you. If that is your main drink you condition yourself to what something sweet. I think there is even some science on this. I think it is easier to "justify" other bad behaviors because Its not "sugar" so you start thinking having a sweet treat isn't so bad. I have stop drinking them for the most part and have noticed I really don't crave the sweets any more like I did in the past. I rather use my calories on something else.
  • MyNameIsNotBob
    MyNameIsNotBob Posts: 565 Member

    Or who would pay a scientist to say that soda pop is not good for you??

    LOL, you're kidding, right?
  • Strelok2500
    Strelok2500 Posts: 12 Member
    Some people seem to think that the studies that can only show a correlation classify as "strong evidence". The evidence simply infers that it may cause you to overeat. The observation made was that the people involved in the study(ies) tended to gain more weight. It does not necessarily follow to then say "therefore aspartame causes weight gain". Correlation does not equal causation. Plus, the effects on the (relatively) small amount of people involved in studies is something you cannot derive a conclusion on the average/expected effect on humanity as a whole.

    You'd need to use aspartame in very high quantities in order for it to cause serious effects. The current levels of consumption are safe.

    http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blasp.htm
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408440701516184
    http://www.gao.gov/products/HRD-87-46

    I see little reason to make any fuss about it.
  • xxjacqueline
    xxjacqueline Posts: 97 Member
    You know water is good for you. Why take a chance with your health? I am guilty of liking soda myself. I am currently on a quest to give it up.
  • Lpfeifer419
    Lpfeifer419 Posts: 82
    I have never understood the argument "I just don't like water". But, that rant is for another time! :explode:

    Aspartame, when ingested, turns into formaldehyde, you know, the same stuff they embalm people with. I'm allergic to artificial sweeteners. Sugar-Free anything will give me a migraine. My husband's aunt has permanent shakes that have no medical explanation, except they started after she started eating "diet" and "sugar-free" everything.

    But yeah, soda isn't bad for you...:noway:
  • Strelok2500
    Strelok2500 Posts: 12 Member
    Soda will generally be -bad- for you, but we must not ignore that we have to quantify actually how bad it is for your health. From what I've seen, Diet Soda (in most cases) shouldn't be -terrible- for you, but it isn't good for you either. I'd say it's acceptable, but I also wouldn't drink too much of it.

    I personally drink a 710ML bottle of Diet Coke everyday, and get the rest of my fluids through water.
  • lisa35120
    lisa35120 Posts: 230 Member
    I don't think diet sodas are good for you... but that doesn't stop me from drinking them, once in a while (maybe once a week, if that). I have noticed that I don't lose weight as easily when I drink ANY soda, diet or regular, but that's just me..
  • kaitedid
    kaitedid Posts: 33
    I have one 12 oz Diet Coke a day, which is better than what it used to be. Moderation...and learn to like water!
  • baldzach
    baldzach Posts: 1,841 Member
    One day they're good for you, the next they're bad. Who knows what to believe anymore. I just saw today that too little salt may increase heart disease.
    So if you want to drink it, go ahead. I do and I'm not going to let some scientist whose getting paid to say something one day, then say the complete opposite the next.
    Why would a soda company pay a scientist to say that soda is not good for you??
    Or who would pay a scientist to say that soda pop is not good for you??

    The corn industry would pay a scientist to say that aspartame is bad for you and you're better off drinking their HFCS laden "regular" pop. Just sayin.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    In moderation, most people are okay on diet sodas. (There are a few people who are sensitive to aspartame and can have bad effects, just like ANY consumable).
    As far as cancer ... sure, if you consume it in mass quantities. But the reason it's "0 calories" is because it is so super sweet you don't need much at all (aspartame is a protein molecule, sucralose a carbohydrate molecule, but contain 4 cal/gram, just like all other proteins and carbs). And there have be no definitive studies linking consumption in moderate amounts to any health issues.

    That said, soda really is BAD. Not just the sweetener. The carbonic acid (formed when CO2 is dissolved in water, that's the carbonation) can eat through limestone, which is basically calcium comparable to your teeth. Caffeine in more than moderate amounts is also unhealthy and can be addictive. The colorings and artificial flavors are less than ideal for your health. And there's no nutrition in it at all. Athletes don't drink soda, especially when they are in training or in the season. It can hinder their performance.

    Multiple studies have shown that women who drank at least 2 cups of skim milk (or ate fat-free yogurt, or other similar dairy products) lost more weight and waist size than women who drank diet soda.

    You don't have to give them up completely. But cut it down to 1-2 a day. And that means maybe a soda with lunch, or a 20 oz bottle, not one of those giant cups you can get at the gas station. You'll feel better, and you won't really miss it. (I had to cut way back due to pregnancy = very little caffeine, and I really don't even crave soda much at all any more)
  • ladydove5
    ladydove5 Posts: 23 Member
    always the truth....lies don't help me make changes...I really listen!
  • ladydove5
    ladydove5 Posts: 23 Member
    I am listening..and I have decided that I will cut out soda and drink lots of water to see what happens. I think I will allow myself maybe one soda if we go out with friends and stop there. Here goes nothing....I may have a lot to lose:laugh: That's the point of doing the calorie thing. Also I have a chronic kidney disease and my doctor has been wanting me to quit for a long time...so he'll be pleased. Just hope I can stick to it! thanks
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    ever seen on tv how they can clean a toilet with diet soda? Can't be good for us!

    Ever seen in real life how you can clean a toilet with regular soda?... or actually, in real life used regular coke to degrease equipment on a ship?
    I have.
    it cleans because of the acid content.

    This.

    I still like my diet coke/pepsi/dr. pepper.
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