Is Diet Coke bad for me?

[MetroStyles]

It's not hard to switch to water. After a while, its all you want to drink. Really.

 

[odoreater]

Originally Posted by Eason

This is actually not true, it was later determined that it does not affect insulin levels.

Whew! As one of the dudes on the BC forum whose opinions I value, I will take your word for it, but still think that I should cut back a bit.

 

[cldpsu]

I don't support a business that kills union activists.

 

[Connemara]

I like Coke Zero on occasion. I went overboard today and had two cans though.

 

[Eason]

Originally Posted by odoreater

Whew! As one of the dudes on the BC forum whose opinions I value, I will take your word for it, but still think that I should cut back a bit.

While Diet sodas don't cause an insulin spike, they do help keep you addicted to sweets if that's your problem. For some people who have a sweet tooth and are having trouble with their diet, something like a diet coke will send them all the way back to square 1 in their cravings for more sweet things, so it's best to avoid stuff like that altogether if you're trying to cut sugar (and your taste for sugar) out of your diet.

Originally Posted by cldpsu

I don't support a business that kills union activists.


A legit reason to go with Pepsi over Coca Cola products

 

[Nico Samuel Pleninsek]

I haven't had a coke in about a year!

Water and a little tea!

 

[Grayland]

I won't get into nutrition/scientific details, but I've yet to see a person who drinks a lot of soda (regular or diet) who looks fit/healthy. It's liquid candy.

 

[Jumbie]

Originally Posted by Eason

While Diet sodas don't cause an insulin spike, they do help keep you addicted to sweets if that's your problem.

I've been meaning to look into this research because I do recall once reading that simply the sweetness can cause an insulin response although it would definitely have to be some kind of Pavlovian phenomenon.

For some people who have a sweet tooth and are having trouble with their diet, something like a diet coke will send them all the way back to square 1 in their cravings for more sweet things, so it's best to avoid stuff like that altogether if you're trying to cut sugar (and your taste for sugar) out of your diet.

I know you said some people but I've found quite the opposite. When craving sugar, I find that a nice sweetened cup of tea or a flavored drink like Crystal Lite can usually satisfy me. Chocolate is the problem because when I start craving that or ice cream I'm in trouble.

 

[javyn]

Originally Posted by cldpsu

I don't support a business that kills union activists.

Please elaborate? I haven't heard anything about this

 

[Etienne]

Originally Posted by MetroStyles

It's not hard to switch to water. After a while, its all you want to drink. Really.
Indeed. I grew up practically without sodas and never developed a taste for them. I do enjoy the occasional juice or alcoholic drink, and very little coffee, but I have found that nothing quenches my thirst unless it is water. When I drink a sweet drink I usually have to take a glass of water afterwards to cleanse my palate.

 

[constant struggle]

pretty much water and tea for me only...
soda once in a while at a party or out to eat

 

[javyn]

Same here getting back into tea. Was drinking lots of sugar free kool aid/crystal light mixtures, but just don't feel right about it. I need my tea again.

 

[totally epic]

We have carbonated water at work that are flavored with fruit oils. No calories, artificial sweeteners, etc. Good substitute for soda, and less boring than regular water. This: http://www.talkingrain.com/products.asp?prodID=2

 

[javyn]

You can also buy some of that noni juice stuff and toss an ounce or two in your carbonated water.

 

[cldpsu]

Javyn,
I'll try to get some info for you later. I can't right now