They are bad because they have ASPARTAME in them. ASPARTAME is a poison and does lots of really bad things to ones body. Stevia is a good choice for a substitute and so is Splenda. There are Diet Sodas that use Splenda as their sweetener. Royal Crown Soft Drinks uses it. Just switch to the RC brand soft drinks.
Your body doesn't recognize fake sugars as foods and doesn't know how to process them. In a lab they can prove "0" calories, but your body is different. These chemicals build up over time, there are also a lot of studies about diet soda a weight gain.
Can't give up the diet pop? Have a glass of water alongside it. Drink the water to quench your thirst and drink the soda for flavor. This will help you cut down.
The latest is that it can increase your risk for strokes. By the way, I love the pic of your cat! (looks like my cat)
by Rachel Rodgers 13 years ago
Is Diet Coke as bad, or perhaps even worse than regular Coke?I drink Diet Coke all the time, and it doesn't seem to increase my appetite, although I have heard just the opposite. I have heard that it may be unhealthy and actually trigger weight gain, but am unaware of any statistics or support to...
by ElleBee 10 years ago
Do you have any tips for cutting out aspartame from my diet?I am trying to cut aspartame and other artificial sweeteners from my diet. I am wondering if anyone has cut these out from their diet and has any tips. I'm trying to cut out the artificial sweeteners without having a high-sugar diet.
by Versatile Health 6 years ago
Ok, got another one for ya! We are very proactive in our quest to rid toxins from peoples lives: diet soda is a BIG area of concern that we frequently like to address. Let us know if you're still drinking this stuff and we can talk about it...we have some eye-opening info that you may be interested...
by Celeste Wilson 11 years ago
How much do you know about Aspartame? Do you believe it is bad for you?
by vanquybk08 12 years ago
What sodas/beer/energy drinks have colored can tabs?I am making a can tab bracelet and would like different colors to make them with. I'd rather not by just the can tabs or paint them...
by KRC 12 years ago
The best sodas without high fructose corn syrup
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