Question 1

i have an addiction to diet coke. it's literally all i drink and when i run out of it i panic.  when i try to give it up i get headaches and irritable

Accepted Answer

What's your question: Tea with raw honey is a thousand times better for you.  Your headaches are probably from caffeine withdrawal.  Raw honey is sugar that is good for you.  It stabilizes cholesterol, blood sugar and is anti-inflammatory.  Or try slowly reducing your diet cokes one day at a time to prevent withdrawal.

Question 2

what to do about diet coke addiction?

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Find alternative: If you can find something else you prefer, your reliance will decrease. You can also try diluting it more and more until it no longer has the same appeal to you. That worked for me. My wife found an alternative by combining carbonated water with a little fruit juice. It's better than diet coke.

Question 3

my faimly and i have a diet coke addiction- please help!?

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Soda Addiction....: Use behavior modification techniques. Try keeping a journal or simply counting every time you drink soda instead of water or unsweetened tea. (avoid artificial sweeteners, too since they may raise your cravings for sweets).Coke also has caffeine which is an addictive  substance.Hypnosis also can help. Good luck, let me know how it helps.

Question 4

is diet coke healthier than regular coke?

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Likely not: Diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners. Studies on mice show that intake of artificial sweeteners could lead to glucose intolerance probably due to changes in gut bacteria.

Question 5

does  diet coke gives celuliitis?

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No: Cellulitis is an infection. It occurs more often in diabetics, but diet coke is not a causative agent.

Question 6

can a diabetic drink diet coke ? thanks

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Yes, ... but.....: Because artificial sweeteners are used in diet drinks, they do not raise blood sugar. So from a blood sugar perspective, diet drinks are ok. Some of the artificial sweeteners including aspartame have been indicted, but there is no credible evidence that the small amount in 1-2 diet sodas a day is harmful. Certainly, there are healthier beverages: water, unsweetened tea, even coffee! Good wishes:)

Question 7

is it safe to replace water with diet coke?

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Water is Best!: Soda pop contains corrosive acids such as citric, malic, tartaric carbonic or phosphoric which, can remove calcium from tooth enamel. Without protection from the dental enamel, the tissue underneath is susceptible to cavities, root canals & even extractions. Sugar is an additional cavity causing issue, so consider rinsing your mouth after drinking soda, both diet & soda containing sugar.

Question 8

how is it possible to make diet coke with 0 calories?

Accepted Answer

Toxic sweeteners: They put aspartame, an artificial chemical sweetener, into the formula so that it can be sweet without sugar or calories.  There are many who feel aspartame is an excitatory neurotoxin, not good for regular intake.  [http://aspartame.Mercola.Com/ ]  it has been linked to many conditions, such as brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, even alzheimer's disease, etc.

Question 9

can i still lose weight if i drink diet coke every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diet drinks generally have no calories, so drinking them will not increase the number of calories you take in. Make sure you're eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein. For more info on weight loss go to http://www.Choosemyplate.Gov/ or http://www.Hsph.Harvard.Edu/nutritionsource/index.Html.

Question 10

what would be healthier to drink - diet coke or gatorade?

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Diet soda : My vote would be gatorade if done in moderation. There are studies that have shown that people who drink alot of soda are obese even if it is diet. The absolute right answer would be water. I usually tell my patients that if they eliminate liquid calories from their diet, that alone will help them drop significant pounds. Liquids pass through your stomach faster and do not keep you full.

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My faimly and i have a diet coke addiction- please help!?

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Is diet coke healthier than regular coke?

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Does diet coke gives celuliitis?

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