Diet coke

that's why i stopped talking to my stepfather, but it's not the only reason. some people will believe anything they hear. for a long time he tried to tell me coke was full of paint thinner etc. the fact is the FDA would never approve of something so large in amount it would kill us. the amounts of these chemicals, present are not, are so trace they can do no harm.

i like coke zero.

Here is my 2 cents....
As almost all of you know, diet colas are quite safe for most people and a great refreshment!

I will only point out the few exceptions.
1) If you have kidney disease you should be aware that cola is a bit harder on the kidneys.
2) For some diabetics and those with insulin resistance, the non-calorie sweeteners can still cause an insulin reaction and therefore those people will do well to consider that in their daily choices.
3) Some people need to pay attention to the amount and time of day they consume caffeine. Again, doesn't mean you can't have diet cola, just means you are aware of how it affects you individually.

For me personally, during the work-a-holic years of my business life, I consumed coffee and Diet Pepsi from the time I got up to the middle of the night... often 2 to 3am. I was consuming a 12pack of Diet Pepsi a day at least. I now have adrenal insufficiency, which is hard to live with, and years of excessive caffeine was one of the contributing factors. Diet Pepsi in and of itself does NOT cause illness. But my lesson is MODERATION.

MODERATION in many aspects of life is the way to go.

TeaBea wrote: »

I have a diet soda everyday.

OP - as long as you aren't having diet soda morning, noon, and night....I don't see the harm. All things in moderation.

Same here. My Diet Coke "time" is about 2 or 3 pm, every day at work. I take a break, get my Diet Coke, and back to work. I usually drink about half of a 20 Oz bottle.

I have drank diet colas ( and regular ones before that ) all my life. In High School, when I weighed like maybe 110- or so, all I had for breakfast was Dr. Pepper then another at lunch. Now... I'd rather NOT have Aspertame. Nowadays..I mostly choose Diet Rite Cola. Diet Drinks have saved me many many calories over the years. Yes,I'd like to cut down. I am sure water is better and Diet Colas can get expensive if you drink a lot, like I always have. I am truly a 'Dietcoke-a-holic' Drinking one now. Yum!

clperrault89 wrote: »

I used to LOVE diet coke, and then my husband's uncle explained to me all I was doing was pumping embalming fluid into my body slowing poisoning myself. So whenever you want that coke just picture a morgue with a body being pumped full of diet coke. That ended my relationship with ALL Soda. I just can't look at them the same anymore. Hopefully I ruined it for you too..

Your husband's uncle is wrong. Yes there is formaldehyde formation, but the dosage is so minute. If you really believe it's that bad, make sure to stop eating citrus fruits and certain other vegetables that cause formaldehyde formation to.
It pays to actually research what's being told to you rather than just believe it because someone close to you told you it was true.

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kyrannosaurus wrote: »

I used to have a big diet coke habit. I'm a dental nurse and decided to give it up because it's acidic and terrible for your teeth. I'll still have one every now and then but it's not something people should be drinking daily.

It's terrible for teeth IF one's oral hygiene is terrible. I've drank it daily for 25+ years. Strong enamel, no cavities, and teeth are strong. I also floss everyday, brush a least 2 times a day and rinse my mouth after eating.

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The nutrition list is not near as important as the ingredient list. Everyone who says that it is good for you let me ask.. Is it better to fill your body full of chemicals, or put in natural ingredients that our ancestors used to live off of. I don't think that all these unnatural chemicals are the best choice to be putting into our bodies.

Having given up drinking beer and alcohol in general (except for special occasions) I have to say that Diet Coke or Pepsi (I am not affiliated either way lol) provides the perfect tonic to keep me going through the day. I sure do drink a lot of it but then i cannot stand regular sweetened sodas anymore. Now I'm just starting my diet I'll be relying on this old friend to see me through to the end. Can;t beat a nice ice cold diet cola mmm.

I haven't had a diet coke or soda in 6 months. I found some amazing products that have helped me with my sugar cravings, lose 46 lbs, help me get off my nightly sleeping pills, got rid of my plantar fasciitis, no more depression and anxiety. There are supplements out there that can help with so many health problems. I'm so glad I have found my answer finally after all these years.

runnin_wyiles wrote: »

The nutrition list is not near as important as the ingredient list. Everyone who says that it is good for you let me ask.. Is it better to fill your body full of chemicals, or put in natural ingredients that our ancestors used to live off of. I don't think that all these unnatural chemicals are the best choice to be putting into our bodies.

The ancestors that had a life expectancy of their 20s, 30s, 40s?

Yeah I'm good with consuming chemicals that they didn't. I also take advantage of advances in medicine and vaccinate my kids...