[hermanator90]

Has anyone found diet coke to actively hinder or slow down their recovery?

I love it and I'm probly addicted to it but its got aspartame and a bit of caffeine which is supposedly not good for a recovering brain. I don't feel my symptoms change when I drink it but I dont want to consume anything that is even possibly slowing down my recovery. Would love to hear if anyone else has any experience with diet sodas.

Thanks!

[SuperElectric]

I would cut back on the diet coke, it has no nutritional value and contains ingredients that are harmful in large quantities. You are better off drinking fresh juice or mineral water. If you're suffering from PCS anxiety symptoms I'd avoid caffeine otherwise like anything it's OK in small amounts.

[chrybmb]

I was told aspartame is super bad for y headaches!! Esentially poison to the body!! I too was addicted to it. Gave it up long time ago However, needed my caffeine FOR my headaches, so it was a catch22 situation. Lol. All in moderation! Pepsi is "rumored" to come out with their diet as no aspartame, but I haven't seen it yet. I actually like diet pepsi!! Still keeping fingers crossed...


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[JBuckl]

If you love the fizz, get some sparkling water and add stevia, a natural sweetner.

You may not find coke flavored sparking water, but I imagine your health is more important than that.

I suggest cutting out the Diet Coke.

[MicroMan]

I don't feel that having 1-2 cans of diet Coke is of concern. Moderation, as with everything else, is the key.

[Jomar]

Pop and "diet" pop is basically all in the junk food category..
Fake sugars, all the chemicals..??
It has a negative nutritional aspect..and some are more sensitive the those fake sugars/chemicals..

[MicroMan]

I think people get too hung up on sweeping and generalities, particularly when misinformation is rampant. 1-2 diet pops is not going to adversely impact anyone, particularly if it is important to them.

Moderation : )

[Jomar]

If someone is eating quite healthy most of the time, it won't matter much.
But many people don't consider the nutrition factor.
They see diet on the label and think it is healthier when it probably is not.

If health issues are a concern, best to limit as many negative foods as much as possible.


What is the misinformation you mention?