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Topic: diet soda, friend or foe?
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theFajita3
Moderator Posts: 1404
From: Sunny South Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted October 26, 2003 11:35 AM
 
I would be interested to hear what you all have to say about diet soda? Do you drink it? Sometimes I do. I know there are lots of cancer theories about aspartame, but I guess the fact that I smoke cigarettes makes me figure some diet soda won't hurt- don't ask- wierd rationalization going on there.Anywho, what I am really wondering is how the body responds to sweet tasting soda with no calories. Is insulin spiked because the tastebuds THINK something sugary is coming in? or is it truly calorieless? ------------------
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trillian
Moderator Posts: 1317
From: The Boundless
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted October 27, 2003 09:50 AM
Ohhhhhh, I never ever touch aspartame! I think it's so awful for your body...We had a big discussion here in LL about this once before, must have been while you were on hiatus! And of course it polarized people. I'm at work, but later on I'll see if I can find the thread for you! As far as your specific question, no I don't think it would spike your insulin levels, but artificial sweetners ARE known for stalling weight loss. Just for other reasons.  IP: Logged |
Aphrodite
Moderator Posts: 3280
From: San Francisco, CA, United States
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted October 27, 2003 10:04 AM
Hi Fajita,I don't drink diet soda b/c I think it doesn't taste good 
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moth
Knowflake Posts: 54
From: New York
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted October 27, 2003 08:51 PM
I have never liked the taste of diet soda.I'd rather drink water if I had the choice between diet soda and water. As for cancer theories, I usually don't bother reading about them since things change from decade to decade on "theories." My parents and family members have all lived long lives (usually in their 90's) and they eat what they want, smoke, drink, etc. I think if you are prone to something, your're prone to it. Life is to short to deny onself simple human pleasures. I believe that moderation is the key. Just my opinion. IP: Logged |
theFajita3
Moderator Posts: 1404
From: Sunny South Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted October 27, 2003 09:01 PM
Well this may sounds wierd but I like the taste  Thanks you guys. I want to know why it doesn't help with weightloss? I don't get it and want to understand  thank you guys, and yes, I do beleive moderation is very important with things, thank you all IP: Logged |
Twin Lady
Knowflake Posts: 535
From: USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted October 27, 2003 09:05 PM
Because Diabetes is all over my family, diet soda has been in the house since I was a kid. However...I don't drink it anymore because over time of observing, I realized I was having negative physical reactions to aspartame: headache and mood swings in particular. I prefer water too. IP: Logged |
Oxychick
Moderator Posts: 2486
From: neither here nor there
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted October 27, 2003 10:35 PM
Hi Fajita  I never touch regular soda-wasted calories. I will, very rarely, have diet caffinated soda, when my eyelids become heavy at work and I can't stand the thought of another cup of coffee...but I do like diet ginger ale when I'm sick. I find that soda, diet and regular, makes me feel dehydrated, dunno if you've noticed the same. I like club soda now though-with lime. I can't imagine that diet soda helps with weight loss unless it replaces a heavy usage of regular soda in someone's diet. Why not go for iced tea instead?  IP: Logged |
trillian
Moderator Posts: 1317
From: The Boundless
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted October 28, 2003 08:25 PM
I don't know the exact reasons why aspartame hinders weight loss, but I've been told that by several health care practitioners. And it's one of the first things they ask you about if you hit a plateau in Weight Watchers.moth, yes it's true, theories change in time and all things in moderation, for the most part. But there is some research that suggests aspartame is a very dangerous chemical. Of course other theories refute it, it's up to individuals to decide. IP: Logged |
theFajita3
Moderator Posts: 1404
From: Sunny South Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted October 28, 2003 08:31 PM
Thanks guys, all of you, so much.I loooooove ginger ale, diet or not. But I am taking this all into consideration. It's not that I really really love diet soda, it's just that my parents have so much of it, and I think it's just the carbonation I want. I'm gonna try and hook myself onto club soda with lime - didja say lime?!?! Yes soda makes me thirsty!! ------------------
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Kat
Knowflake Posts: 150
From: Cleveland, Ohio
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted October 29, 2003 06:30 PM
I've heard that you should avoid diet pop with protein, in combination it creates some sort of chemical that is hazardous. I can't recall what it is but I'm sure if you search on the net you'll find it. Stick with what's natural - sugar, butter....IP: Logged |
theFajita3
Moderator Posts: 1404
From: Sunny South Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted October 29, 2003 09:07 PM
Mmmm butter  ------------------
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House Brownie
Knowflake Posts: 65
From: Hauppuage, NY USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted November 07, 2003 03:17 PM
unfortunately, i think im addicted to diet soda. i've heard a lot of theories about how it's dangerous, but there are TONS of sodas out there without asparteme. i susually have one diet soda a day. there's a brand called Hanson's I think, that makes really good flavored soda. I find that I dont really crave the caffeine or sugar, and much as i just crave the fizz of soda!
thats why the natural sodas and spritzers are so good...they may be a little more expensive but definately more healthty...if youre trying to quit diet soda gradually start replacing it with these.IP: Logged |
theFajita3
Moderator Posts: 1404
From: Sunny South Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted November 07, 2003 09:53 PM
I like the fizz too!!!!!!!!!!------------------
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Kat Smeow
Knowflake Posts: 21
From: New Jersey
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted November 08, 2003 04:11 PM
Hi everyone As my quest for a diet that works continues, I came upon a low carb plan that, at first, allowed diet soda. But in later books by this author, diet soda was not allowed, nor anything with aspartame, since it was found to react in the body just like sugar and caffeine does, prohibiting weight loss. They recommended Splenda instead. I try not to drink any soda now, except for the ones in health food stores when I really need that fizz-hehehe. (All of this as I polish off the last of the Halloween leftover candy...what a hypocrite I am! Or, maybe just human.) Love, Kat IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 16464
From: Columbus, GA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted November 08, 2003 09:25 PM
Welcome!  ------------------
"Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged |
theFajita3
Moderator Posts: 1404
From: Sunny South Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted November 08, 2003 10:50 PM
Ah! That is exactly what I wanted to know about, was how the body reacts to it. I can't let go of caffeine, but as for the aspartame I can let it go. I just need fizziness so club soda is good or seltzer.(I eat candy too) ------------------
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alchemiest
Knowflake Posts: 119
From: baltimore, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted November 14, 2003 11:45 PM
but club soda is so bitter!!!! IP: Logged |
pisces/tiger
Knowflake Posts: 6
From: Edmonton Alberta
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted November 16, 2003 06:22 PM
I've heard that Phosphoric acid in pop drinks will destroy you teeth!!
enjoy!  IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 889
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted November 19, 2003 06:07 PM
FOE, totally foe!Think about putting chemicals in your body. Is that what Mother Nature intended? Not. Regular sodas are not good for you either. I like to drink water, or Emergen-C. Crystal Geiser makes a nice juice/mineral water drink with vitamins. IP: Logged |
Motherkonfessor
Knowflake Posts: 324
From:
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted November 23, 2003 03:22 AM
I am not sure if you will think its foolish, and I am not trying to send the gloom boogeyman at you..but check out this link on aspartame..........
http://www.aspartamekills.com/ I cant even look at a diet soda any longer. Even if 52% of this is the real deal, I am not taking the chance. MK IP: Logged |
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