Question just for others who avoid soda for metabolism reasons

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Metabolism" reasons? I avoid it because the acidity is bad for my teeth, and the sugar content is not healthy in the long-term. Since I've been avoiding it for so long, I don't really like to drink soda when I have a taste now, because it feels so strong, for lack of a better word.

But if you like it, sure, a few won't hurt you.

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I swear people make up random reason not to consume something.

It's not a "random reason". The PP was correct. Sugar is bad for your metabolic health. Leads to weight gain and insulin resistance.

Then drink diet. Oh I know, I know, the chemicals.

Unless you are a diabetic or obese a soda here and here is fine.

[Anonymous]

I drink Zero Sugar MD a few times a week for the caffeine boost with my lunch. I see no problem with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Metabolism" reasons? I avoid it because the acidity is bad for my teeth, and the sugar content is not healthy in the long-term. Since I've been avoiding it for so long, I don't really like to drink soda when I have a taste now, because it feels so strong, for lack of a better word.

But if you like it, sure, a few won't hurt you.

+1

I swear people make up random reason not to consume something.

It's not a "random reason". The PP was correct. Sugar is bad for your metabolic health. Leads to weight gain and insulin resistance.

Then drink diet. Oh I know, I know, the chemicals.

Also, they taste bad.

But even artificial sweeteners can cause glucose spikes that increase insulin resistance.

[Anonymous]

I had a huge diet coke habit. I switched to sparkling water and never looked back. I just want the bubbles really. And now any regular soda, crystal light, or diet soda taste far too sweet for me. I wish I could like flat water, because it's so much cheaper and I could more easily avoid microplastics, but one bad habit at a time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t drink chemicals or junk or sugar. It doesn’t matter if I paid for it already or not.
Why poison yourself on purpose?

This. Same here.

[Anonymous]

But even artificial sweeteners can cause glucose spikes that increase insulin resistance.

no proof of this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seeking input from others who avoid soda for metabolism reasons (whether as the sole reason or amongst several reasons).

I usually watch what I eat. But I will be on a long weekend cruise girls trip. Soda is included in the fare. I don't drink though other people on the trip will be drinking.

Would you keep avoiding diet soda? Or make exception for this short weekend trip, such as in lieu of dessert or cocktails?

If you are watching your calories, would drink soda water or seltzer with lime/lemon twist. You can also pack some crystal light packets if you want fruit flavor with no sugar. Diet soda seems harmless but may induce eating unnecessary processed carbs such desserts.

How is crystal light in soda water different from diet soda in terms of impact on appetite? Isn't the artificial sweetener the problem?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

But even artificial sweeteners can cause glucose spikes that increase insulin resistance.

no proof of this

Doesn't spike glucose; but more information is emerging about negative impacts or, at least, that artificial sugars aren't exactly "good for you."
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/expert-answers/artificial-sweeteners/faq-20058038

[Anonymous]

of course they aren't good for you
but that doesn't mean what Op said is true. Faulty premise.

[Anonymous]

I haven’t had soda of any kind in years. Or any sweetened ice tea etc. When I take a sip of say a friends drink it is soooooo sweet. I couldn’t drink an entire glass. I don’t think it’ll kill u on one trip - but do you or don’t you drink soda OP? I would do club soda or sparkling waters the whole trip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t had soda of any kind in years. Or any sweetened ice tea etc. When I take a sip of say a friends drink it is soooooo sweet. I couldn’t drink an entire glass. I don’t think it’ll kill u on one trip - but do you or don’t you drink soda OP? I would do club soda or sparkling waters the whole trip.

I think that it's weird that you're asking OP this, when you say you haven't had it in 10 years, and then describe drinking it and how it tastes in the present tense immediately after. You clearly do drink soda and tea, even if it's out of someone else's glass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t had soda of any kind in years. Or any sweetened ice tea etc. When I take a sip of say a friends drink it is soooooo sweet. I couldn’t drink an entire glass. I don’t think it’ll kill u on one trip - but do you or don’t you drink soda OP? I would do club soda or sparkling waters the whole trip.

I think that it's weird that you're asking OP this, when you say you haven't had it in 10 years, and then describe drinking it and how it tastes in the present tense immediately after. You clearly do drink soda and tea, even if it's out of someone else's glass.

Pedant
Sit down

[Anonymous]

Why not just drink bottled water, doesn't that fit in the same category?

If I drink soda I swell enormously, even diet soda.

[Anonymous]

Artificial Sweeteners (like Aspartame and Sucralose) have been observed to interfere with the gut microbiome, linked to obesity, metabolic issues, and possibly glucose intolerance.

They also mess with your liver because the liver doesn't know what to do with them. The liver spends a larger percentage of its time and energy processing artificial sweeteners and therefore lets fats and other products it's supposed to process go right by. They end up being absorbed into the blood stream.

These are not mechanisms the artificial sweetener industry wants you to know about.

[Anonymous]

I’d stick to La croix and that’s it