Diet pop/soda discussion

Are there any conclusive findings on the (possible) health
effects of drinking diet pop/soda? I tend to drink about 36 ounces
of diet pop a day, in addition to 2 quarts of water. I
prefer diet cherry pepsi. From looking at its ingredients, it has
words in red text, that I can't even pronounce(!)..should I be
worried? I notice that this sweetner (e.g. chemicals) is used in
many diet pops I enjoy. What are the different sugar alternatives
available and which is least dangerous and most tasteful. TIA

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 07:30:52 -0700, CygnusX-1 wrote:

Are there any conclusive findings on the (possible) health
effects of drinking diet pop/soda?

I've noticed that drinking caffeinated drinks has a negative effect on my
weight loss track. I only allow myself one cup of coffee or one can of
diet soda per day. For the rest I drink water, either pure or with a bit
of unsweetened juice to flavour it (1/4 juice, 3/4 water).

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance

Like your sig, you into astronomy?

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-- Boemsi
207 - 194 - 180

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 07:30:52 -0700, CygnusX-1 wrote:

Are there any conclusive findings on the (possible) health
effects of drinking diet pop/soda?

I've noticed that drinking caffeinated drinks has a negative effect on my
weight loss track. I only allow myself one cup of coffee or one can of
diet soda per day. For the rest I drink water, either pure or with a bit
of unsweetened juice to flavour it (1/4 juice, 3/4 water).

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance

Like your sig, you into astronomy?

--
-- Boemsi
207 - 194 - 180

"CygnusX-1" wrote in message
om...
Are there any conclusive findings on the (possible) health
effects of drinking diet pop/soda? I tend to drink about 36 ounces
of diet pop a day, in addition to 2 quarts of water. I
prefer diet cherry pepsi. From looking at its ingredients, it has
words in red text, that I can't even pronounce(!)..should I be
worried? I notice that this sweetner (e.g. chemicals) is used in
many diet pops I enjoy. What are the different sugar alternatives
available and which is least dangerous and most tasteful. TIA

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance

Last I heard, the phosphates cause calcium problems inducing more breaks and
early osteoporosis. I first heard this from a registered dietitian about 15
years ago and I've been hearing more and more about it in the media.
"...diet soda--which is high in phosphates that interfere with calcium
absorption..."
http://www.center-for-menopause.com/...ewsletter.html

"CygnusX-1" wrote in message
om...
Are there any conclusive findings on the (possible) health
effects of drinking diet pop/soda? I tend to drink about 36 ounces
of diet pop a day, in addition to 2 quarts of water. I
prefer diet cherry pepsi. From looking at its ingredients, it has
words in red text, that I can't even pronounce(!)..should I be
worried? I notice that this sweetner (e.g. chemicals) is used in
many diet pops I enjoy. What are the different sugar alternatives
available and which is least dangerous and most tasteful. TIA

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance

Last I heard, the phosphates cause calcium problems inducing more breaks and
early osteoporosis. I first heard this from a registered dietitian about 15
years ago and I've been hearing more and more about it in the media.
"...diet soda--which is high in phosphates that interfere with calcium
absorption..."
http://www.center-for-menopause.com/...ewsletter.html

"Patricia Heil" wrote in message
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"CygnusX-1" wrote in message
om...
Are there any conclusive findings on the (possible) health
effects of drinking diet pop/soda? I tend to drink about 36 ounces
of diet pop a day, in addition to 2 quarts of water. I
prefer diet cherry pepsi. From looking at its ingredients, it has
words in red text, that I can't even pronounce(!)..should I be
worried? I notice that this sweetner (e.g. chemicals) is used in
many diet pops I enjoy. What are the different sugar alternatives
available and which is least dangerous and most tasteful. TIA

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance

Last I heard, the phosphates cause calcium problems inducing more breaks
and
early osteoporosis. I first heard this from a registered dietitian about
15
years ago and I've been hearing more and more about it in the media.
"...diet soda--which is high in phosphates that interfere with calcium
absorption..."
http://www.center-for-menopause.com/...ewsletter.html



OH AND BY THE WAY here is a link to the study you may have heard about on
the news last night like I did. Sugared soda promotes type 2 diabetes. No
**** Sherlock. Drink your water, milk, and juice.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/weight.html

CygnusX-1 wrote:

Are there any conclusive findings on the (possible) health
effects of drinking diet pop/soda? I tend to drink about 36 ounces
of diet pop a day, in addition to 2 quarts of water. I
prefer diet cherry pepsi. From looking at its ingredients, it has
words in red text, that I can't even pronounce(!)..should I be
worried? I notice that this sweetner (e.g. chemicals) is used in
many diet pops I enjoy. What are the different sugar alternatives
available and which is least dangerous and most tasteful. TIA

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance


Water is the best beverage. They only go downhill after that.

Rob

185/140/155/160

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:59:48 -0400, Boemsi
wrote:

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 07:30:52 -0700, CygnusX-1 wrote:

Are there any conclusive findings on the (possible) health
effects of drinking diet pop/soda?

I've noticed that drinking caffeinated drinks has a negative effect on my
weight loss track. I only allow myself one cup of coffee or one can of
diet soda per day. For the rest I drink water, either pure or with a bit
of unsweetened juice to flavour it (1/4 juice, 3/4 water).

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance

Like your sig, you into astronomy?

On the other hand, I noticed no effect. I used to consume none, but
about 5-6 months ago I started drinking Diet Pepsi and became an
addict :-); I now drink 3-5 24 oz. bottles a day. I noticed no effect
on my rate of weight loss, even as I neared and reached my goal, and
have noticed no effect on maintenance.

However, I want to cut back on the caffeine, as it's beginning to
interfere with my sleep. I'm going to limit myself to 3 bottles for
the next few days, then cut back to 2. I don't know whether I'll go
lower than that; we'll see. I may try to find a non-caffeinated
alternative. (I know that all that caffeine can cause dehydration,
too, and I think I may be experiencing that. With all that Diet
Pepsi, I don't drink enough water to make up for it.)

Chris
262/141/ (145-150)

Boemsi wrote in message
I've noticed that drinking caffeinated drinks has a negative effect on my
weight loss track.

Yeah coworker mentioned that diet pop actually adds weight...but I
dunno. It
seems to work for me. Another coworker read an article saying fructose
causes diabetes. Nowadays nothing safe for you..sheesh

I only allow myself one cup of coffee or one can of
diet soda per day.

I don't drink coffee and only a socially drink alcohol. So
I guess diet pop can't be too bad...? ;-) There is diet decaf
coke..but diet cherry pepsi is so much better :-)

Like your sig, you into astronomy?

Thanx, not really. Its a song by Rush from Hemispheres, about a
travel through Cygnus to reach Apollos and Dionysus. The song
describing
the journey, Cygnus X-1, is on another album, A Farewell To Kings
album. Since you are into astronomy, this link has the lyrics to
Cygnus X-1: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/r/rush/119975.html
Interesting stuff ;-)

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance

Boemsi wrote in message
I've noticed that drinking caffeinated drinks has a negative effect on my
weight loss track.

Yeah coworker mentioned that diet pop actually adds weight...but I
dunno. It
seems to work for me. Another coworker read an article saying fructose
causes diabetes. Nowadays nothing safe for you..sheesh

I only allow myself one cup of coffee or one can of
diet soda per day.

I don't drink coffee and only a socially drink alcohol. So
I guess diet pop can't be too bad...? ;-) There is diet decaf
coke..but diet cherry pepsi is so much better :-)

Like your sig, you into astronomy?

Thanx, not really. Its a song by Rush from Hemispheres, about a
travel through Cygnus to reach Apollos and Dionysus. The song
describing
the journey, Cygnus X-1, is on another album, A Farewell To Kings
album. Since you are into astronomy, this link has the lyrics to
Cygnus X-1: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/r/rush/119975.html
Interesting stuff ;-)

Cygnus
The Bringer of Balance