Being Emo with my Diet Coke Lime
Is diet soda a good alternative to regular? I get this question ALL the time. Over the years, I have found that people have really strong opinions on diet soda. Either they think its God’s gift to the earth or it’s devils blood. There are hardly any middle roaders when it comes to diet soda. But there is one sitting right here. ME!
The Good
- Diet soda is calorie free. If you replace exactly one diet soda for one regular soda each day this can help you lose weight. However, if you alter your diet or exercise routine in any other way to compensate for the diet soda you may not see results.
- For some, diet soda tastes good and is more refreshing than water. It may possibly help you satisfy a sweet tooth and has a lot less calories than chocolate cake.
The Bad
- Several studies have shown that diet soda drinkers are just as fat as regular soda drinkers. To learn more see this LA TIMES Article. It turns out its not so much about metabolism but more about the mental act of drinking diet soda.
- Diet soda contains aspartame, citric acid, acesulfame, caffeine, and sodium. All of these substances are approved by the FDA, but that does NOT mean they are “healthy.”
Overall, I would like for you to make your own conclusions. As for me, I chose water, 100% fruit juice with sparkling water, and the occasional Diet Coke Lime. If a company could make diet Sprite that actually tasted like Sprite I would be all over that.
Do you drink diet? Regular? Any favorite flavors or non-carbonated substitutions?
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Sincerely,
Heather Mason
It’s all about the sparkling water! It’s bubbly so still has that refreshing, thirst quenching “ahhhh” taste to it and none of the less than healthy substances of diet soda. And it’s just water! Add lemon or lime for flavor. Plus, you can get a soda maker and make it free at your house and save money and the planet (no plastic or cans!) 🙂 Although it will disrupt your sister if you are making it while she is trying to sleep on your couch….
Love this article since I am a fan of diet soda! I’d choose water too though… I think it is weird that people don’t find water refreshing (but Louie is one of those people). I just don’t get it…
diet soda is helping me lose weight. I also find that diet or regular soda makes me more hungry.so the best thing is to drink as little as possible.
Glad to hear you are losing weight! keep up the good work! Yea, some people say that drinking diet soda can spark hunger.