is pepsi max really bad?

I have a bit of an addiction to Pepsi Max and the only thing I'd say is, if you drink a lot you have to remember though there's no sugar in it it's quite acidic so it can still damage your teeth. Best thing is to limit your intake to avoid too much of that. I also find, and have read a couple of places, that because it's sweet but your body's not getting any actual sugar, sometimes it can make you want or crave sugar more than you would have otherwise, so again it's a case of just being aware :smile:

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bleepbloop63

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Original post by koorgan

ahh i see!

would you recommend cutting them out completely or is a glass every now and then not too detrimental? especially if i cut out most sugars from my diet anyway?

to be fair as long as it’s in moderation it’s okay, if it’s the only thing you drink then that’s probably not great but the odd glass won’t kill you

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Original post by koorgan

i see all the time that you shouldn’t be drinking soft/fizzy drinks when you’re trying to lose weight. but i often get cravings so will have a glass with a meal.

i usually drink pepsi max (maybe cherry flavoured) as it’s my favourite, and it’s also 0cals, but is there something else in it that means i shouldn’t drink it??

like surely if it’s so low in calories it shouldn’t matter right?

It can make you overweight, your teeth rotten and I can't imagine what it does to your insides. But, alcohol is worse! 🍻 :pepsi:

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Nutritionist

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Zero calorie fizzy drinks will cause zero weight gain. They’re zero calories.

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Original post by Braces

It can make you overweight, your teeth rotten and I can't imagine what it does to your insides. But, alcohol is worse! 🍻 :pepsi:

This is what people say when they don't know what they are talking about.

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Original post by Dax_Swagg3r

This is what people say when they don't know what they are talking about.

So you think Pepsi is healthy then?

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Fermion.

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Original post by koorgan

i see all the time that you shouldn’t be drinking soft/fizzy drinks when you’re trying to lose weight. but i often get cravings so will have a glass with a meal.

i usually drink pepsi max (maybe cherry flavoured) as it’s my favourite, and it’s also 0cals, but is there something else in it that means i shouldn’t drink it??

like surely if it’s so low in calories it shouldn’t matter right?

Drink it in moderation and you’ll be grand

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Original post by Braces

So you think Pepsi is healthy then?

Pepsi Max is fine. It is not healthy but it is not unhealthy either.

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Fermion.

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Original post by Braces

So you think Pepsi is healthy then?

It’s not “healthy” but too much of anything is unhealthy. The odd glass here and there to keep you sane won’t kill your diet. Especially if it’s Diet Pepsi.

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Original post by Dax_Swagg3r

Pepsi Max is fine. It is not healthy but it is not unhealthy either.

Original post by Fermion.

It’s not “healthy” but too much of anything is unhealthy. The odd glass here and there to keep you sane won’t kill your diet. Especially if it’s Diet Pepsi.

I agree that too much of anything is unhealthy. But, diet drinks such as diet Coke or diet Pepsi is just as bad as the ordinary drinks. Water is pure, but even too much of that can ultimately kill you, especially if you drink too much of it. We all need to drink in moderation, particularly alcohol.

Hope that makes sense. And if you don't believe me, read it on Google.

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Fermion.

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Original post by Braces

I agree that too much of anything is unhealthy. But, diet drinks such as diet Coke or diet Pepsi is just as bad as the ordinary drinks. Water is pure, but even too much of that can ultimately kill you, especially if you drink too much of it. We all need to drink in moderation, particularly alcohol.

Hope that makes sense. And if you don't believe me, read it on Google.

Yep.. that’s what I said. Your initial comment is just scaring people from enjoying a glass of Diet Coke lol.

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Original post by Braces

I agree that too much of anything is unhealthy. But, diet drinks such as diet Coke or diet Pepsi is just as bad as the ordinary drinks. Water is pure, but even too much of that can ultimately kill you, especially if you drink too much of it. We all need to drink in moderation, particularly alcohol.

Hope that makes sense. And if you don't believe me, read it on Google.

Nope. The burden of proof is on you, provide your sources that say 'diet Coke or diet Pepsi is just as bad as the ordinary drinks.'

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Original post by Dax_Swagg3r

Nope. The burden of proof is on you, provide your sources that say 'diet Coke or diet Pepsi is just as bad as the ordinary drinks.'

Challenge accepted.

On the link provided, it will give examples of why diet is just as bad as the regular or perhaps even worse. But, I'm sure you'll still find a way to argue and disagree. https://www.businessinsider.com/diet-soda-may-not-be-any-better-for-you-2013-7

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Original post by Fermion.

Yep.. that’s what I said. Your initial comment is just scaring people from enjoying a glass of Diet Coke lol.

Perhaps, but it is the same advice as I give everyone. Maybe, I should just remain quiet... :confused:

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