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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 12 Jul 2006 07:11 pm |
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Can anyone tell me the difference between these two sodas?
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Peter
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Posted: 13 Jul 2006 05:24 am |
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Don't know but it can't be significant nutrition-wise since neither have much of anything according to the food calculator.
Try their website.
Peter
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Lori
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Posted: 13 Jul 2006 05:36 am |
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Coke zero all the way !! i used to drink diet coke but then changed to coke zero.. now thats my poison of choice.. not that i drink much of it.. usually buy a bottle at the supermarket and drink a glass of it that night, and then.. it goes flat and i throw it out :( but thats okay.. i dont mind.. just as long as i get me glass of coke zero, once a week i am happy .. easy pleased huh .. *giggles*
blessings .. Lori
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IndecentOpinion
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Posted: 13 Jul 2006 02:34 pm |
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I'm pretty sure the difference is in the sweeteners they use. Coke Zero doesn't have as much aspartame as Diet Coke does. They're both the same nutrition-wise as well as taste-wise, in my opinion. It's just another way to make money, I guess.
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 13 Jul 2006 09:05 pm |
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| Okay, thanks everyone! I knew neither had any calories, so I couldn't figure out what was the point...thanks!
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personsmom
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 04:34 pm |
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I checked the ingredients this weekend and the difference is a few chemicals. Make the comparison yourself and decide which chemical is better or less offensive.
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StereoType
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Posted: 5 Sep 2006 05:22 pm |
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| Are they really very low in calorie? If i drink one can every day, what will the effect be after 30 days?
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IndecentOpinion
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Posted: 5 Sep 2006 06:42 pm |
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StereoType wrote: Are they really very low in calorie? If i drink one can every day, what will the effect be after 30 days?
Calorie-wise, probably nothing.
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Lori
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Posted: 5 Sep 2006 10:51 pm |
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They are both relatively the same.. diet coke and coke zero will NOT make u gain weight.. a lot of hype has been said that the chemicals in these drinks make u store fat.. thats simply not true.. are they healthy?? #%@&! no.. they are full of chemicals and ingredients that dont give ur body any goodness.. but one now and then will not hurt.. and as for calories.. you would have to drink an awful lot .. have a look on the cans.. read how many calories there are.. i think coke zero is something like 1.3 calories a can..
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jillybean720
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Posted: 6 Sep 2006 12:41 am |
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Lori wrote: have a look on the cans.. read how many calories there are.. i think coke zero is something like 1.3 calories a can.. It might be different in other countries, but here in the U.S., the label can say it has zero calories as long as there are fewer than 5 calories per serving, so all of our diet sodas just say 0 calories per serving.
The difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero is the formula--Diet Coke is a completely different recipe from regular Coca Cola (and I don't mean just replacing calorie-free chemicals for calorie-dense sugars--I mean not even close), whereas the Coke Zero formula is actually based on the same formula as regular Coca Cola just with calorie-free ingredients. I have always hated Diet Coke, but Coke Zero is my new favorite! Some people say they taste the same, but to me, the difference is night and day 
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StereoType
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Posted: 6 Sep 2006 04:51 am |
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| Ic, interesting. I like Coke Light once awhile. Coke Zero hasn't reached our shores.
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JLB0086
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Posted: 3 Oct 2006 01:16 am |
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| If i were you i would stay away from both. Diet pop, or any diet drink that has artificial sweetners in it will make your body crave other sweet foods that are more likely to throw off your diet. They have done studies on this, and diet drinks have shown more evidence for creating an appetite than weight loss.
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jillybean720
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Posted: 3 Oct 2006 03:05 pm |
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JLB0086 wrote: If i were you i would stay away from both. Diet pop, or any diet drink that has artificial sweetners in it will make your body crave other sweet foods that are more likely to throw off your diet. They have done studies on this, and diet drinks have shown more evidence for creating an appetite than weight loss.
I've seen these studies, too. However, I have never experienced the supposed effects. I drink a can of Coke Zero every day and don't eat sweets. I drink my can of Coke Zero with dinner in the evening and don't eat anything else afterwards (no nighttime snacking before bed for me). Whether I drink water, skim milk, or diet soda with my meal, I do not feel differently afterwards. I also occasionally have a diet soda during the day (with lunch or just while sitting at my desk at work) and, again, have had no ill effects. In fact, I would argue that it helps me to stay on my plan because it gives me something that tastes sweet yet has no calories, which in turn keeps me from snacking on calorie-laden foods.
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JLB0086
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Posted: 4 Oct 2006 12:40 am |
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| It is a proven fact that when you drink anything with an artificial sweetner your body will create an appetite because when it tastes something sweet (diet coke) and doesnt receive any calories from it, your body is confused. HENCE..why it creates an appeite, it never received the calories from when it tasted the sweetness. It is totally up to the person whether or not they give in, but your body does create a feeling of hunger to get the calories it was denied from the sweetness.
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jillybean720
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Posted: 4 Oct 2006 02:59 pm |
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JLB0086 wrote: It is a proven fact that when you drink anything with an artificial sweetner your body will create an appetite because when it tastes something sweet (diet coke) and doesnt receive any calories from it, your body is confused. HENCE..why it creates an appeite, it never received the calories from when it tasted the sweetness. It is totally up to the person whether or not they give in, but your body does create a feeling of hunger to get the calories it was denied from the sweetness.
Then maybe the key is just to drink your diet soda with your meals or a snack so you ARE getting in some calories, just not from the sugary regular sodas. I think if you're just drinking diet soda and are not conscious of your diet otherwise, it could have negative affects, but for most of us here on these boards, we are already watching what we eat, so we already know our limits. I definitely don't get hungry after drinking a diet soda between meals--in fact, the carbonation helps me to feel fuller until the next time I eat if I need something calorie-free to "hold me over." I've talked to plenty of people (literally probably close to or over 100 women, and women are typically more likely to get cravings for sweets than men) who have been successful at weight loss while continuing to drink diet sodas regularly, so I just think the advice to give them up isn't necessary as long as you're conscious of your food choices.
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JLB0086
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Posted: 4 Oct 2006 11:58 pm |
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health-essentials.info/grade-a-notes/aspartame-fat.html
Good luck staying strong!
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jillybean720
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Posted: 5 Oct 2006 01:03 am |
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JLB0086 wrote: health-essentials.info/grade-a-notes/aspartame-fat.html
Good luck staying strong!
Oh, honey, for every site or study you find that says aspartame (or other artificial sweeteners) are evil, I could find just as many that disagree. If I believed everything I read, I would only drink water (quadruple filtered, of course!) and eat only fruits and veggies grown in my own garden with zero chemicals (and of course 100% organic fertilizer). Heck, there are plenty of completely natural foods/substances that can be very harmful to you as well (ever heard of someone getting sick from a drink or pill that was "all natural?" Yeah, me too).
Personally, diet soda is the only source from which I ingest artifical sweeteners on a regular basis simply because I try to stick to as many whole/unprocessed foods as possible. Maybe that's the key, since we all know moderation is important. Maybe if I were drinking a 2-liter bottle of diet soda, eating "sugar-free" candies and snacks, and adding sweeteners to my other foods and beverages on a regular basis, it would be a different story.
Thanks for the luck, but I don't need it, since I'm not being strong--I'm being smart. Next time you drink a diet soda, be sure to let me know if it really causes you to eat a cake or giant ice cream sundae or something 
In any case, you are entitled to your opinion, so I wish you luck in always avoiding calorie-free artifical sweeteners. I will continue losing weight just fine while including them in moderation, as have millions of others 
Well, it seems we've gone a bit off topic, so, umm...I like Coke Zero more than Diet Coke 
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Scoobees
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Posted: 5 Oct 2006 03:17 am |
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I also drink diet sodas - in moderation of course  - but found that I like Pepsi One so much better than the Coke products. Diet coke and diet cherry coke were decent, but I didn't like Coke Zero at all. Once I tried Pepsi One I've pretty much stuck with it. Also, the new Jazz Pepsi diet sodas are excellent. I'm not sure how many varieties there are - but Strawberries & Cream Diet Jazz Pepsi is great! The Black Cherry French Vanilla Diet Jazz Pepsi is also good. I don't know if this new line has been successful or not...or whether it's just a limited time thing.Last edited on 5 Oct 2006 03:19 am by Scoobees
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NevD
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Posted: 5 Oct 2006 12:51 pm |
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Coke Zero - no. Diet Coke - no.
Zero Coke - much better.
Unfortunately, fizzy drinks with no calories but lots of chemical additives aren't part of any serious healthy diet. It's just another minor addiction that people would be better rid of.
On the other hand, since so many millions of people drink this concoction, perhaps I should just accept it and buy some shares in the company... You don't have to drink it to qualify as a shareholder, do you? No? That's all right then...
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xXxFlipxXx
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Posted: 19 Oct 2006 01:54 pm |
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Hi everybody
i was just looking for some advice, i drink about 1-3 cans of diet coke or coke zero a day now, i used to only have a glass of diet coke lets say.. 2 times a week,
but since ive been cutting out lots of sweet things from my diet i substitute chocolate/crisps/sweets, for a can of diet/zero/ coke but im worried that drinking this much fizzy drink is harming my body,
ive tried cutting but its the only thing that still tastes sweet but isnt full of calories,
So im just wondering is drinking that much a day bad for you?
Flip x
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jillybean720
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Posted: 19 Oct 2006 02:08 pm |
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xXxFlipxXx wrote: So im just wondering is drinking that much a day bad for you?
I would never say it's necessarily good for you, but I also wouldn't think it's doing much harm. If you're still able to lose weight and keep a close eye on everything else in your diet, then I would have to say without a doubt that drinking diet soda is a better choice (not the perfect choice, but a better choice) than eating a lot of sweets.
nevd--if I avoided everything with any chemical additives, I would practically only be able to eat food I grow myself (without any pesticides or fertilizers that have hormones or chemicals)
In a nutshell, if you're using diet sodas as a replacement for calorie-laden sweets and sugary sodas, I think it's a good idea. I would never suggest that someone who does not drink soda at all to START drinking them, but it is certainly a step in the right direction for those of us who use them as calorie/sugar replacements.
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NevD
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Posted: 20 Oct 2006 11:53 am |
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This stuff sells over here for over $1 a 330ml can (in vending machines). And it's flavoured fizzy water!
I'm definitely buying some shares...
Nevd (a born-again capitalist)
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 3 Nov 2006 12:55 am |
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Wow...I never knew I was capable of starting a controversy!
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NevD
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Posted: 3 Nov 2006 06:38 am |
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Wow...I never knew I was capable of starting a controversy!
Remember to add it to your CV...
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 4 Nov 2006 01:24 am |
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my...my what?
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jillybean720
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Posted: 4 Nov 2006 12:44 pm |
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heh, here in the U.S., we call it a "resume," not a CV. I have noticed on some job application sites that it says to include your "resume or CV," so now I know where CV comes from
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 5 Nov 2006 01:44 am |
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Ooohhh, ok. Thanks jillybean. Well, you learn something new every day.
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NevD
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Posted: 6 Nov 2006 06:07 am |
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CV = curriculum vitae. The bit of paper you offer to a prospective employer to impress the heck out of him/her.
Not sure what sort of a career could be based on starting a controversy, but you never know...
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 6 Nov 2006 09:26 pm |
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Politics, of course.
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