Is Diet Soda OK?

[nikkinik00]

I was wondering if like 1 diet coke or pepsi a day is ok?

[not2late]

Diet Coke and Pepsi still contain aspartame, which is not an acceptable sweetener during Atkins. See the Induction Acceptable Foods list for the approved sweeteners and beverages.

[Peytonn]

I'm having tab/mtn. dew withdrawals... lol..

somebody said it's more about the caffeine than anything else... and the ill effects artificial sweetner can have...

so.. i'm not the expert.. but somebody reminded me to let them go

[Peytonn]

so.. officially the Tab could be ok.. but not the mtn. dew.... this stuff is too complicated.. I'm too dumb.. :sadblinky

[Isabeau]

If they contain aspartame or caffeine, then no they're not acceptable. If you choose to drink a Splenda sweetened soft drink, remember to count it towards your daily artificial sweetener allowance which is three servings per day.

[Peytonn]

ah.. so then I lose on the caffeine front... so it's no drinks but water for me..

[Isabeau]

Lots of us were major pop junkies. I didn't plan to give it up, but I just couldn't find a Splenda sweetened one in Canada that I liked. I don't drink any of it anymore except the occasional soda water with a twist of lime. My friends and even myself still can't believe it. I love my water though!

[Peytonn]

I DON'T like water... but I'm learning... my little nephews always told me I should drink it....

now I even have favorite brands.. i still can't drink just plain tap water unless it's over ice...

[sidrah]

Aside from Diet Rite, there is Hansesn's diet soda. There are others in specialty places but the sodas are expensive. I drink Diet Sprite occassionally, but to tell the truth, it tastes extra sweet after ice water. Water tastes better after a while. Refrigerate it, it's a zillion times better cold

[Elizellen]

Water tastes better after a while. Refrigerate it, it's a zillion times better cold

I agree with sidrah.
Since we bought a couple of small water coolers (Argos if any UK members are looking for one) that hold 2.5 litres I find it quite easy to get much more that my minimum quota drunk. Even tap water tastes good if chilled!

[earthgodes]

Hey Nikki.........

There are many people who have done Atkins and not dropped their diet soda habit. Some people find that it never causes them a problem, and for some people it does. And of course, the book does say no aspertame. I say see what works for you. Just know, that if you aren't losing as fast as you want, or you hit a stall, that the soda would be something for you to consider getting rid of. And also, make sure that you are drinking ALL OF YOUR WATER. Do not let soda replace that. It is essential.

Good luck!

[nikkinik00]

Thanks everyone for all the advice!! I'm not one to HAVE TO HAVE soda or diet soda I was just wonderng if I were to have one what would be the best one. But I think I got it! Thanks so much! BTW..I did find Diet Sierra Mist in the grocery store last night and it is made with Splenda.

[Peytonn]

I thought diet Rite had caffeine.. hmmm.. I'll have to check that out

[Richard6310]

I happened onto a flavored water called FlavorSplash by Aquafina. It has sucralose (splenda brand). Serving size is 8 oz. It is 0 grams in all the ingredients, but has 65mg of sodium. It gives this website if anyone wants to check it out: www.flavorsplash.com


I'm not making it a habit, just one on occasion, not everyday. So, far i have had no far out sideeffects with splenda. I drank one cup of decaf coffee with splenda a day.

It also gives this website on the bottle: www.smartspot.com

Just thought i would pass this info on...

[stephaniegonzalez04]

dont drink diet sodas

dont drink diet soda, you will not lose weight like that. diet soda has caffiene and aspertane which are not acceptable atkins food