Gatorade Zero Sugar

I think "no better than drinking a diet pop" is a kind of loaded statement. Is it better for you than drinking a diet soda? Probably not. But why does it have to be? Diet soda is a perfectly okay thing to drink and so is Gatorade Zero.

If your enjoyment of drinking something besides water keeps you more hydrated, then I would say that's a net positive.

amart4224 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

I think "no better than drinking a diet pop" is a kind of loaded statement. Is it better for you than drinking a diet soda? Probably not. But why does it have to be? Diet soda is a perfectly okay thing to drink and so is Gatorade Zero.

If your enjoyment of drinking something besides water keeps you more hydrated, then I would say that's a net positive.

I was mainly worried about all the "scary" stuff I've heard about diet pop, everything from "artificial sweeteners cause cancer" to "drinking sweet things without calories will make you crave sweets even more." So wondered if I ought to try and kick the G Zero habit since I don't need the electrolytes.

You may find this (lengthy, but very informational) thread helpful: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1

Some people do find that drinking artificially sweetened drinks make them crave sweets. Others, like myself, find that it seems these drinks actually help fulfill their sweet tooth and even curb their appetite. If you find yourself craving sweets more on the days when you're drinking these beverages, that would be a good reason to potentially limit them. But you don't have to do it just because others experience that.

It's like how some people find that eating a piece of fruit makes them hungrier (like me!), while others find fruit to be a really filling snack. We have a variety of ways that we respond to food. What's important is for you to understand how YOU respond to it.