Diet Coke vs Water??-- 0 cals vs 0 cals
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Christine_72 wrote: »TheBeachgod wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »niamibunni wrote: »Mmm diet coke belly fat.
What?
I think she means she likes Diet Coke and belly fat.
Hmm what a glowing endorsement for Diet Coke...
Yes. Because I'm sure he got that big from (zero-calorie) Diet Coke.
brb photoshopping a fat dude into a picture with kale.
I'm feeling ya
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Diet soda is fine; however, the artificial sweetness and the carbonation can make you feel hungrier throughout the day, making you want to eat more. So consider that.0
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It doesn't do that for everyone,I would think not for many people actually.
Certainly doesnt for me so no need for me to consider that.0 -
I drink diet coke caffeine free - 1-2litres a day. Am i losing weight? Yes. Do i feel unhealthy drinking it? No. Do I feel hungrier because I'm drinking it? No. I cannot abide plain water or adding lemon juice et al to it. I used to drink sugar free squash but thats not available where I now live. Better for me to drink that than nothing.
Edit - caffeine free cos its less gassy I find than normal diet. Thats just my preference though.0 -
Diet soda is fine; however, the artificial sweetness and the carbonation can make you feel hungrier throughout the day, making you want to eat more. So consider that.
Carbonation actually makes me feel fuller. When I have a light lunch (because I'm planning a bigger dinner), I almost always have a diet soda in the afternoon and it helps me feel satisfied and fuller until dinner.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Diet soda is fine; however, the artificial sweetness and the carbonation can make you feel hungrier throughout the day, making you want to eat more. So consider that.
Carbonation actually makes me feel fuller. When I have a light lunch (because I'm planning a bigger dinner), I almost always have a diet soda in the afternoon and it helps me feel satisfied and fuller until dinner.
Isn't that something? One of the arguments against soda is that the carbonation makes you feel "temporarily full" and then once the gas moves out, you're hungry again. Yet, drinking water to feel temporarily full is a-ok, and actually encouraged to help control hunger.0 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Diet soda is fine; however, the artificial sweetness and the carbonation can make you feel hungrier throughout the day, making you want to eat more. So consider that.
Carbonation actually makes me feel fuller. When I have a light lunch (because I'm planning a bigger dinner), I almost always have a diet soda in the afternoon and it helps me feel satisfied and fuller until dinner.
Isn't that something? One of the arguments against soda is that the carbonation makes you feel "temporarily full" and then once the gas moves out, you're hungry again. Yet, drinking water to feel temporarily full is a-ok, and actually encouraged to help control hunger.
Which is one reason why I'm so skeptical about generalized claims that something will make you feel fuller or hungrier. Some people may, in fact, find their hunger increased by carbonation. But there have to be other people like me who find the opposite. People should try things for themselves and see what works.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Diet soda is fine; however, the artificial sweetness and the carbonation can make you feel hungrier throughout the day, making you want to eat more. So consider that.
Carbonation actually makes me feel fuller. When I have a light lunch (because I'm planning a bigger dinner), I almost always have a diet soda in the afternoon and it helps me feel satisfied and fuller until dinner.
Isn't that something? One of the arguments against soda is that the carbonation makes you feel "temporarily full" and then once the gas moves out, you're hungry again. Yet, drinking water to feel temporarily full is a-ok, and actually encouraged to help control hunger.
Which is one reason why I'm so skeptical about generalized claims that something will make you feel fuller or hungrier. Some people may, in fact, find their hunger increased by carbonation. But there have to be other people like me who find the opposite. People should try things for themselves and see what works.
This is what always boggles my mind about these threads. People will make a blanket statement about having read that diet soda causes hunger or cravings for sweets or whatever, and I always want to say, "BUT DOES IT FOR YOU!?"0 -
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WinoGelato wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Diet soda is fine; however, the artificial sweetness and the carbonation can make you feel hungrier throughout the day, making you want to eat more. So consider that.
Carbonation actually makes me feel fuller. When I have a light lunch (because I'm planning a bigger dinner), I almost always have a diet soda in the afternoon and it helps me feel satisfied and fuller until dinner.
Isn't that something? One of the arguments against soda is that the carbonation makes you feel "temporarily full" and then once the gas moves out, you're hungry again. Yet, drinking water to feel temporarily full is a-ok, and actually encouraged to help control hunger.
Which is one reason why I'm so skeptical about generalized claims that something will make you feel fuller or hungrier. Some people may, in fact, find their hunger increased by carbonation. But there have to be other people like me who find the opposite. People should try things for themselves and see what works.
This is what always boggles my mind about these threads. People will make a blanket statement about having read that diet soda causes hunger or cravings for sweets or whatever, and I always want to say, "BUT DOES IT FOR YOU!?"
Exactly this.
And similarly I think it's weird when someone argues that something makes people in general hungry or not hungry. I think I know what makes me hungry or not.0 -
I love my Diet Coke. Low sodium, less than 95% of the foods I eat. And the bubbles help fill me up. And I LOVE my Diet Coke. Lol.0
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Though I only one or two every few days.0
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The corrosion stuff....oj is more corrosive. As are most beverages.0
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I facepalmed all the way through that that huffpost article then saw it was by Hyman. No wonder.
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Welp, I was about to click on it but now I know there is nothing of value to be found.0
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Well, FWIW, I wouldn't bathe in diet coke.0
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Besides the chemicals, phosphoric acid can contribute to enamel breakdown and possibly contribute to osteoporosis in the long run.0
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Amazingly I met my weight loss goals without doing this "To help you with your weight loss goals, join us for a sneak peek of The Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook" as recomended at end of that article. Didn't click link but I bet it wasn't free.
I drank diet sodas usually a few cans a week too.
Must be a special snowflake, me.
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Besides the chemicals, phosphoric acid can contribute to enamel breakdown and possibly contribute to osteoporosis in the long run.
All acids do. Do you eat citrus fruits? Oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, lemons, limes, pomelo etc. etc.? Apples also have a fair amount of acidity. Use vinegar as a seasoning?0 -
Here's an article to counter any arguments on this bs.
Increasing water intake boosts diet
Research suggests a simple way of cutting calories is increasing water intake, which can aid in just about any diet. The researchers found that increasing water intake by one percent had improved sugar, salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
http://www.belmarrahealth.com/increasing-water-intake-boosts-diet/0 -
Here's an article to counter any arguments on this bs.
Increasing water intake boosts diet
Research suggests a simple way of cutting calories is increasing water intake, which can aid in just about any diet. The researchers found that increasing water intake by one percent had improved sugar, salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
http://www.belmarrahealth.com/increasing-water-intake-boosts-diet/
Riiiiight. Question: What ingredient comprises about 99% of any and every diet soda?
(Hint: it has 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom)0 -
Here's an article to counter any arguments on this bs.
Increasing water intake boosts diet
Research suggests a simple way of cutting calories is increasing water intake, which can aid in just about any diet. The researchers found that increasing water intake by one percent had improved sugar, salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
http://www.belmarrahealth.com/increasing-water-intake-boosts-diet/
Riiiiight. Question: What ingredient comprises about 99% of any and every diet soda?
(Hint: it has 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom)
Dhmo!0 -
singingflutelady wrote: »Here's an article to counter any arguments on this bs.
Increasing water intake boosts diet
Research suggests a simple way of cutting calories is increasing water intake, which can aid in just about any diet. The researchers found that increasing water intake by one percent had improved sugar, salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
http://www.belmarrahealth.com/increasing-water-intake-boosts-diet/
Riiiiight. Question: What ingredient comprises about 99% of any and every diet soda?
(Hint: it has 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom)
Dhmo!
A deadly chemical used in many pesticides!0 -
stevencloser wrote: »singingflutelady wrote: »Here's an article to counter any arguments on this bs.
Increasing water intake boosts diet
Research suggests a simple way of cutting calories is increasing water intake, which can aid in just about any diet. The researchers found that increasing water intake by one percent had improved sugar, salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
http://www.belmarrahealth.com/increasing-water-intake-boosts-diet/
Riiiiight. Question: What ingredient comprises about 99% of any and every diet soda?
(Hint: it has 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom)
Dhmo!
A deadly chemical used in many pesticides!
And have you seen how it will strip the paint right off the side of the house if you use it in a pressure washer???0 -
In terms of raw calories- yes. Having said that, the sweeteners in pretty much every diet soda sold in the USA and UK are recognised by your body as a sugar (although one that your body can't metabolise), which still triggers a release of insulin which can cause weight gain from other food and drink you've had. On top of that, caffeine can seriously disrupt your circadian rhythm which will alter energy levels and when you're likely to put on weight.
TL/DR: just drink water instead, you'll lose more weight that way.0 -
PatrickCahill1 wrote: »In terms of raw calories- yes. Having said that, the sweeteners in pretty much every diet soda sold in the USA and UK are recognised by your body as a sugar (although one that your body can't metabolise), which still triggers a release of insulin which can cause weight gain from other food and drink you've had. On top of that, caffeine can seriously disrupt your circadian rhythm which will alter energy levels and when you're likely to put on weight.
TL/DR: just drink water instead, you'll lose more weight that way.
Insulin does not magically make you gain weight without a surplus.
Also:
https://examine.com/faq/do-artificial-sweeteners-spike-insulin/0 -
PatrickCahill1 wrote: »In terms of raw calories- yes. Having said that, the sweeteners in pretty much every diet soda sold in the USA and UK are recognised by your body as a sugar (although one that your body can't metabolise), which still triggers a release of insulin which can cause weight gain from other food and drink you've had. On top of that, caffeine can seriously disrupt your circadian rhythm which will alter energy levels and when you're likely to put on weight.
TL/DR: just drink water instead, you'll lose more weight that way.
No. Sources?0 -
PatrickCahill1 wrote: »In terms of raw calories- yes. Having said that, the sweeteners in pretty much every diet soda sold in the USA and UK are recognised by your body as a sugar (although one that your body can't metabolise), which still triggers a release of insulin which can cause weight gain from other food and drink you've had. On top of that, caffeine can seriously disrupt your circadian rhythm which will alter energy levels and when you're likely to put on weight.
TL/DR: just drink water instead, you'll lose more weight that way.
No. Completely incorrect. This is more fearmongering woo which has no basis in truth.0
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