I quit diet pop in 2014. Best idea ever

Recently I quit drinking iced tea and switched to lukewarm tap water. Another great idea. It’s doing wonders for my health. My face is dewy. My skin is soft all over now. My hair is soft and shiny. And I am at last more regular.

So, now, all I’m drinking is coffee and water. No tea or pop, and very little alcohol.

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oh please don’t take away my diet coke !! ha good for you…i couldn’t do it.

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I need to switch to diet coke im drinking regular coke and my glucose is high

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Just read some articles on how bad it is for you. One 12 oz can of regular Coke has like 10 teaspoons of sugar.

Health risks of Coca-Cola: What it does to the body.

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Is diet coke any better?

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I switched from drink as much coke as you want to one can of coke a day limit.

I drink much more water, am trying to lower my blood sugar, save a good deal of money, and have lost 15 pounds since making this change as well as cutting out excess snacking.

I wouldn’t touch diet coke, artificial sweeteners give me massive headaches. It’s not even an option. I know others are more fortunate and aren’t affected by it in this way though, which is good for them!

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I quit diet. No diet. Bring on the cakezzzz and the ice creaaaam :yum:

Actually i usually have sparkling lemon water. I like it

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The juries out on that one. You can read articles saying it causes cancer or you can read articles saying it’s not that bad. From doing research, I would say that regular Coke is worse for you. Large amounts of aspartame, the artificial sweetener in Diet Coke, can cause cancer but in smaller amounts it doesn’t hurt you. They say Diet Coke makes you gain weight because it makes you crave sugar.

AI Overview

Yes, diet soda can be bad for you:

  • Artificial sweeteners

Diet soda contains artificial sweeteners like aspartame, which can increase the risk of heart problems, including heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

  • Sodium

Diet sodas can contain a lot of sodium, which can increase blood pressure and heart rate and lead to blood clots in the brain.

  • Phosphorus

Some diet sodas contain phosphoric acid, which can negatively affect bone health.

  • Caffeine

Diet sodas often contain caffeine, which can be addictive and may worsen bone health.

  • Other additives

Diet sodas can contain flavor enhancers and other chemical additives that can be harmful to your health.

Other health problems linked to diet soda consumption include:

  • Weight gain

  • Disruptions to gut health

  • Increased craving for sweets

  • Diabetes and metabolic syndrome

  • Brain conditions, such as dementia and stroke

  • Liver problems, which include nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

The harmful effects of diet soda are linked to regular and long-term consumption of at least one serving per day.

Just do searches on “Is diet soda really that bad for you.”

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I just drink sparkling water and tea. That’s about it.

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I wrecked my teeth drinking Diet Coke. The acids in it wore my enamel off.

Had to get it filled in. Now just coffee and water :frowning:

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I drink water, coffee and the occasional Gatorade Zero to regulate my Electrolytes at home

When I’m eating out at a restaurant I will order Diet Coke

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Diet pop is deadly for me. Stevia pop is good. I think tea is more healthy, even than coffee.

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I switched on my doctor’s advice and my blood sugars are excellent now.

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I’m about to make the jump from diet coke to just plain water

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My cardiologist is amused by this. He says you’re at risk if you drink 800 cans of soda a day, but that you might die from H20 poisoning first. He was more concerned about my pericardial flab, which I have been working off. Diet soda played a role in this improvement in my health and he is happy about it.

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