Diet Soda Sucks

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HERE'S WHAT I THINK

Diet Soda Sucks

Back when I was in high school my friends would choke down Tab with their lunch in an effort to stay skinny enough to fit into their Jordache Jeans. I would sit back and suck down my sugary Coke and laugh! I still drink Coke with sugar and think that artificial sweeteners are POISON!

YOUR TURN!

Diet Soda Sucks

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Pukeko says:

I don't drink any soda, and I steer clear of artificial Sweeteners! I am lensrolling this to my

Posted November 27, 2009

Z says:

I completely agree. One should look at the actual chemistry of this:

1) You drink diet soda, with aspartame. You feel smug for not consuming any calories.
2) The aspartame goes into your blood
3) The aspartame breaks down into methanol, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine.
4) The methanol is then broken down into formaldehyde and formic acid.
5) Before they are cleared from your, body, formaldehyde and formic acid go on to cause damage to your body (notably to the optic nerve) before they are removed from your body.

Since there isn't much aspartame in your diet soda, this process takes a long time, but you can notice the effects. Like, the headaches.

I'd recommend sticking to regular soda. If you can't stand it, try orange juice, or just plain water.

Posted September 27, 2009

Brookelorren says:

I thought I was getting Alzheimer's in my 20s, but it turned out to be Aspartame poisoning. I prefer sugar!

Posted August 17, 2009

Carolyn Gray says:

I used to love soda (especially a strong Coke or Pepsi); however, I have since given them up. If you think about it you are drinking acid, which is not good. Also, because I don't want anything diet, soda was a BIG waste of calories for me. This is one of the reasons I am slimmer now at 43 after two kids than I was at 18! This is why on my blog, www.heyweightyourskinnyjeansarecalling.com, I am a big water advocate. However, when I want a treat, I only want sugar (in moderation though).

Posted May 27, 2009

Carolyn Gray says:

Artificial sweeteners give me a headache, and I hate them! I mostly drink water now, or I just indulge in sugar-sweetened products.

Posted May 27, 2009

sam4jc says:

little sugar is allright but not too much.
-Sam
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Posted November 29, 2008

papawu says:

I absolutely can't stand diet anything! What's the point of drinking soda without the sugar?

Posted October 30, 2008

Soda Popinski says:

I can only drink a diet soda once in awhile. I love my regular soda and can tell the difference big time! some silly people will say try coke zero you can't even taste the difference. Horse Poop! yeah I can

Posted September 17, 2008

JanaMurray says:

I stick to water and herbal teas, soda makes me feel horrible...

Posted June 15, 2008

samej says:

Regular soda all the way.
I rarely drink soda but I don't like the taste of these diet drinks and I prefer to avoid these artificial sweetners as much as possible.

Posted May 16, 2008

Dogs-B-Fit says:

still a form of sugar and a bad one-what's wrong with water?

Posted April 30, 2008

fefe says:

It doesn't taste very good!

Posted March 08, 2008

tshirtfort says:

I hate nasty tasting mystery chemicals plus diet sodas give me indegestion. At least I know what sugar it.

Posted March 03, 2008

Jefferson says:

I have never, ever, ever tasted a diet soda that I liked!
They suck indeed!

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Posted February 29, 2008

Donna_Fallon says:

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Posted February 25, 2008

cameronnat says:

Yup, Im gonna have to agree with you on that one! I don't like all this sweetener mumbo jumbo...it's good for you, it's bad for you *sigh*. I think that if it isn't natural it's probably not a good idea!

Posted February 22, 2008

desertgrace says:

Pure poison!!! and it makes you gain weight, not lose.

Posted February 21, 2008

girlyred says:

Give me the real thing! Coke is #1

Posted February 18, 2008

boredofeducation says:

Absolutely! Diet soda sucks...

Especially if you're using a straw...

haha

Posted February 18, 2008

Mobiiart says:

Yeah, without even going into the whole thing about what's in them, they just taste terrible.

Posted February 16, 2008

No way, Monkeybrain!

AnnaleeBlysse says:

I'll skip the sugar.

I'm a diet Pepsi drinker.

My one vice I haven't given up.

Posted May 11, 2008

groovyoldlady says:

Regular soda is just plain nasty tasting. I am a fan of Diet Coke and prefer it above any other soda. Having said that, I rarely drink soda because I value my bones. I only drink it when we eat out, which is only a couple of times a month. Our family leans toward milk and water with an occasional juice spritzer to keep things interesting.

Posted March 04, 2008

bdkz says:

Aim, Drinking diet soda to ward off diabetes is like smoking crack to stay thin. There are better ways to avoid diabetes then sucking down aspertame!

Posted February 19, 2008

Aim says:

In a world that has become so health concerned how can you not drink diet soft drink. Diabetes is just around the corner people.

Posted February 16, 2008

says:

After realizing how important eating foods low in sugar,(fruits and natural sugars included)I drink diet Dr. Pepper over regular any day.

Posted February 15, 2008

Janet21 says:

I can't drink regular soda. It tastes like I am drinking PURE syrup! Yuck! I don't drink a lot of soda anyway (I am an ice water type of gal!), but when I do, it is diet.

Posted February 13, 2008

kab says:

I'm a diet soda addict. I like it better.

Posted February 13, 2008

Bolo says:

Are you crazy. Diet Pepsi is the best

Posted February 12, 2008

DietDewRocks says:

Diet soda is 99+percent water. 0 grams of carbs. We have a winner.

Posted February 12, 2008

Iñaki Goyena says:

KEEP THE SODIUM AND ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS COMMING UNTIL YOU ASK THE BIG SODA CONGRLOMATES TO BRING REAL SUGAR BACK INTO MY DRINK. HIPPY KEEP DRINKING YOUR HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (HFCS).

Posted February 12, 2008

Holly says:

While I take your point that the sweeteners aren't great for your body, sugary soda is terrible for your teeth. And the sugared versions are pretty rubbish for your body, too, in other ways, and they both suffer from the health problems of flavourings and colourings.

Given all that, I'll take the low-calorie, non-teeth-rotting option every time.

Posted February 12, 2008

GypsyPirate says:

Sugar is great - but not in my soda. I actually prefer the taste of diet over the regular versions.

Posted February 11, 2008

Diet Soda Sucks

HERE'S WHAT I THINK

YOUR TURN!

Diet Soda Sucks

Yes, you're right!

Pukeko says:

Z says:

Brookelorren says:

Carolyn Gray says:

Carolyn Gray says:

sam4jc says:

papawu says:

Soda Popinski says:

JanaMurray says:

samej says:

Dogs-B-Fit says:

fefe says:

tshirtfort says:

Jefferson says:

Donna_Fallon says:

cameronnat says:

desertgrace says:

girlyred says:

boredofeducation says:

Mobiiart says:

No way, Monkeybrain!

AnnaleeBlysse says:

groovyoldlady says:

bdkz says:

Aim says:

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Janet21 says:

kab says:

Bolo says:

DietDewRocks says:

Iñaki Goyena says:

Holly says:

GypsyPirate says:

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