Page 2 | To have Coke Zero at every meal (dinner) time

CatherineWheel2 · 2025-06-24T19:47:35+00:00

Is this really that bad…sugar free of course. Fire away please!

AtomHeartMotherOfGod · 25/06/2025 00:06

If you want teeth, yes, it's bad.

Sugar or not, it contains acid. And the caffeine won't be great for you as early posters said.

GonnaeNoDaeThatJustGonnaeNo · 25/06/2025 00:04

I have a caffeine free Diet Coke with my dinner.

ThinkingIsAllowed · 25/06/2025 00:01

Screamingabdabz · 24/06/2025 21:11

Apparently the sweetener has the same effect as sugar in terms of a glucose spike. Which is bad in terms of insulin and your blood sugar. Not sure of science but I treat Diet Coke the same as full fat now.

It absolutely doesn't have the same effect as sugar. Ive tested my blood sugar levels with regular coke and coke zero. Coke zero does not cause the same blood sugar spike

thebluehen · 24/06/2025 22:58

I started drinking cans of Coke Zero to replace a glass of wine. It’s certainly no health food but it’s better than alcohol that raises your heart rate, gives you anxiety and rots your liver.

chunkybear · 24/06/2025 22:57

It's probably better to drink milk or water to help neutralise food acidity rather than make it worse with fizzy chemicals to be honest ... don't get me wrong, I love fizz but just answering your question with a down side

donaldtrumponlyhasonedancemove · 24/06/2025 22:44

How dull is your life that you would ask this

Jollyjoy · 24/06/2025 22:41

I’m really not judging as I have many vices and probably consume things you guys never would. But to me sweeteners are evil. I know this idea is having a moment, but all my life, I taste them and instantly feel revolted, my body just can’t deal. Diluting juice, diet drinks, bleugh. I can’t believe some people can’t even taste the difference, to me it tastes like poison compared to full sugar versions. I feel in my bones that it will kill you in the end.

FancyCatSlave · 24/06/2025 21:36

I have one can a day, at breakfast. I don’t like coffee and I like the caffeine.

I only have a second if it is a very bad day indeed. I don’t have many vices.

worrisomeasset · 24/06/2025 21:35

Screamingabdabz · 24/06/2025 21:11

Apparently the sweetener has the same effect as sugar in terms of a glucose spike. Which is bad in terms of insulin and your blood sugar. Not sure of science but I treat Diet Coke the same as full fat now.

There’s a number of people on Instagram who consume various foods and drinks and measure how much of a glucose spike they cause with one of those round things that are stuck on your arm. I’ve seen a couple of them test out Coke Zero and it caused no spike at all, unlike the full sugar version.

ZenNudist · 24/06/2025 21:34

I do. It's my treat. I buy caffeine free coke.

AppleAng35 · 24/06/2025 21:31

It’s fine, use a straw

ShinySquirrel · 24/06/2025 21:15

Screamingabdabz · 24/06/2025 21:11

Apparently the sweetener has the same effect as sugar in terms of a glucose spike. Which is bad in terms of insulin and your blood sugar. Not sure of science but I treat Diet Coke the same as full fat now.

My CGM begs to differ. (Diabetic, can monitor the effects in real time.)

Everyone is different and yes, it can cause small spikes in blood glucose but it is nowhere near the same as full sugar.

SaturdayDream · 24/06/2025 21:15

Some people wake up and drink energy drinks sll
dsy long.

You’re fine.

ShinySquirrel · 24/06/2025 21:13

It's all about balance and what works for you. The OMG DISGUSTING crowd probably exist on fresh air and woven lentils so it will seem extreme to them. If you're like me and have had, or have, a rubbish diet, then it's small potatoes. Better a can of Coke Zero after dinner every day than a bag of Haribo.

It helps you not crave sugar. Therefore it's the lesser of two evils. If you feel it's causing you problems then you can re-evaluate and cut back if you want to.

Screamingabdabz · 24/06/2025 21:11

Apparently the sweetener has the same effect as sugar in terms of a glucose spike. Which is bad in terms of insulin and your blood sugar. Not sure of science but I treat Diet Coke the same as full fat now.

Cherrytree86 · 24/06/2025 21:09

Oatsamazing · 24/06/2025 20:59

I drank a lot of Pepsi max in my 20s and 30s, maybe 500ml a day, and it has removed a lot of the enamel from my teeth leaving them quite yellow.

Use a straw

Oatsamazing · 24/06/2025 20:59

I drank a lot of Pepsi max in my 20s and 30s, maybe 500ml a day, and it has removed a lot of the enamel from my teeth leaving them quite yellow.

worrisomeasset · 24/06/2025 20:55

I occasionally have one of those small 150ml cans that are sold as mixers. I don’t think I’d want anything bigger. As with OP, I get the occasional craving for something sweet and a small Coke Zero sees it off. There’s no problem here as far as I’m concerned.

YetiRosetti · 24/06/2025 20:55

CatherineWheel2 · 24/06/2025 20:54

Just one can, and it helps me not crave sugar after dinner

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Then I’d say there are far worse vices than one can of Coke Zero per day! Enjoy!

Idontjetwashthefucker · 24/06/2025 20:54

I have 2 cans of Diet Coke most days and don't intend to stop, my teeth are great and I've got to 51 without any health issues.

I don't drink, smoke and eat healthy so I'm going to carry on as I am

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CatherineWheel2 · 24/06/2025 20:54

YetiRosetti · 24/06/2025 20:50

I absolutely love the stuff but I’m under no illusions it’s good for me… I try to stick to weekends but when I drink it I drink loads!

how much are you having per night?

Just one can, and it helps me not crave sugar after dinner

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MrsTerryPratchett · 24/06/2025 20:54

People will tell you it’s dreadful.

Do you sleep OK, eat mostly healthily, hydrate with other things too, have decent health? If yes, the chances that Coke Zero is going to get you are… zero. Pun intended.

TinySaltLick · 24/06/2025 20:53

It's almost entirely water with a miniscule amount of sweetener.

People have said the sweeteners are bad for decades - but all these years later there is no body of evidence that shows ill health effects

Go for it!

OtterlyMad · 24/06/2025 20:52

I mean it’s obviously not as bad as drinking alcohol or smoking or being overweight but it won’t be doing your health much good. I’m a Pepsi Max fiend myself so no judgement from me but I limit myself to a couple of cans a week. Could you cut down a bit?

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 24/06/2025 20:50

I used to drink a few cans a day 😬😬

I miss them but have been off for a few weeks now

One a day won't hurt, im sure - if I had any willpower, id do the same x