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Aspartame
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Nope, cos science.4
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mandyherbo wrote: »Does anyone else think this stuff is bad for you ?
It's been a long weird day on the boards, right?3 -
finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
This quote seems like more of a debatable topic than the original comment.
I don't mind drinking mine, so long as I hit my protein goals and am on track to my overall goals.
So in terms of drinking my calories, I will willingly do so for protein shakes, chocolate milk or a coke.4 -
I do not think aspartame is 'bad for you' (if we are using a global 'you'). I don't like it but I've drank plenty of it in my lifetime and more importantly, I know many healthy older adults who drink it daily without experiencing any negative health outcomes that I don't see how it could be called unhealthy in a general sense.
I've seen it listed as a common migraine trigger, but then so are bananas. And any food may be unhealthy on an individual basis.3 -
Shawshankcan wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
This quote seems like more of a debatable topic than the original comment.
I don't mind drinking mine, so long as I hit my protein goals and am on track to my overall goals.
So in terms of drinking my calories, I will willingly do so for protein shakes, chocolate milk or a coke.
But why would I spend 100-200 (or even 300 with Mountain Dew) calories on soda when I can get the satisfaction for next to no calories?3 -
mandyherbo wrote: »Does anyone else think this stuff is bad for you ?
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finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.4 -
mandyherbo wrote: »Does anyone else think this stuff is bad for you ?
I used to be scared of it, then I got educated by someone with no agenda. (See above links. )
I don't really like the aftertaste, though, so I avoid it for that reason rather than because it's eeeeeeevil.
If you like soda/pop/whatever you want to call it and find it hard to give up, it's a good way to cut calories if you don't mind the taste and it's not a personal trigger for anything (as mentioned above).2 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.
Yes.
They've yet to come out with low calorie wine, so I'll stick with water or coke zero so I can drink wine.3 -
Shawshankcan wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
This quote seems like more of a debatable topic than the original comment.
I don't mind drinking mine, so long as I hit my protein goals and am on track to my overall goals.
So in terms of drinking my calories, I will willingly do so for protein shakes, chocolate milk or a coke.
But why would I spend 100-200 (or even 300 with Mountain Dew) calories on soda when I can get the satisfaction for next to no calories?
All comes down to enjoyment of life. That being said, if I eat fast food, I will normally get a Coke Zero, not to be "healthy" but to be less unhealthy? I guess...saves calories for something else.
Unless I go to the movies and they have the newer fountains where you can put additional flavouring into your drink. Cherry Sprite for the win.0 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.
Yes.
They've yet to come out with low calorie wine, so I'll stick with water or coke zero so I can drink wine.
there is a low calorie prosecco though - it's called syltbar and it's 49 calories for 6 oz.
you're welcome.2 -
jessiferrrb wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.
Yes.
They've yet to come out with low calorie wine, so I'll stick with water or coke zero so I can drink wine.
there is a low calorie prosecco though - it's called syltbar and it's 49 calories for 6 oz.
you're welcome.
How's the taste?0 -
Shawshankcan wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
This quote seems like more of a debatable topic than the original comment.
I don't mind drinking mine, so long as I hit my protein goals and am on track to my overall goals.
So in terms of drinking my calories, I will willingly do so for protein shakes, chocolate milk or a coke.
But why would I spend 100-200 (or even 300 with Mountain Dew) calories on soda when I can get the satisfaction for next to no calories?
All comes down to enjoyment of life. That being said, if I eat fast food, I will normally get a Coke Zero, not to be "healthy" but to be less unhealthy? I guess...saves calories for something else.
Unless I go to the movies and they have the newer fountains where you can put additional flavouring into your drink. Cherry Sprite for the win.
My wife loves Grape Sprite Zero. I like it, but not as much as cherry whatever.0 -
I prefer stevia.0
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janejellyroll wrote: »jessiferrrb wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.
Yes.
They've yet to come out with low calorie wine, so I'll stick with water or coke zero so I can drink wine.
there is a low calorie prosecco though - it's called syltbar and it's 49 calories for 6 oz.
you're welcome.
How's the taste?
i actually enjoy it, but i don't like sweet wines anyway. it's more of a brut.0 -
jessiferrrb wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »jessiferrrb wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.
Yes.
They've yet to come out with low calorie wine, so I'll stick with water or coke zero so I can drink wine.
there is a low calorie prosecco though - it's called syltbar and it's 49 calories for 6 oz.
you're welcome.
How's the taste?
i actually enjoy it, but i don't like sweet wines anyway. it's more of a brut.
Sounds like it might be up my alley, I think I'll give it a try. Thanks!0 -
jessiferrrb wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »jessiferrrb wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.
Yes.
They've yet to come out with low calorie wine, so I'll stick with water or coke zero so I can drink wine.
there is a low calorie prosecco though - it's called syltbar and it's 49 calories for 6 oz.
you're welcome.
How's the taste?
i actually enjoy it, but i don't like sweet wines anyway. it's more of a brut.
Hmmm... That might be worth checking out, if it's available around here.0 -
Aspartame gives me headaches. I don't feel well after consuming more than a little bit. That's enough for me.2
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jessiferrrb wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.
Yes.
They've yet to come out with low calorie wine, so I'll stick with water or coke zero so I can drink wine.
there is a low calorie prosecco though - it's called syltbar and it's 49 calories for 6 oz.
you're welcome.
Wait, what? Must...find...it...now.
Seriously though. Alcohol are the only calories I'll drink. Otherwise it's Diet Coke or water.0 -
SiegfriedXXL wrote: »jessiferrrb wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »finny11122 wrote: »Stick with sugar .
Nah, I'd prefer not to drink my calories
Oh, this is so not me. But "stick with sugar" is also so not me. I will gladly skip sugary drinks (or food) in favor of drinking those calories in wine.
Yes.
They've yet to come out with low calorie wine, so I'll stick with water or coke zero so I can drink wine.
there is a low calorie prosecco though - it's called syltbar and it's 49 calories for 6 oz.
you're welcome.
Wait, what? Must...find...it...now.
Seriously though. Alcohol are the only calories I'll drink. Otherwise it's Diet Coke or water.
I'm pretty sure presecco is a low alcohol wine, so you have to drink more. Check that first.0
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