Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok?

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (danmirage)

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:03:44 GMT

is gatorade good to have in the morning? like before school? because i heard the only times suitable for simple carbs are upon waking and post-workout

Not really...simple carbs by themselves post workout.

All the rest of your meals should be balanced nutrition.

But gatoraide does not fit the description of a useful supplement. It is junk food.

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (GyM RaT)

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:35:24 GMT

i just love drinking plain green iced tea. i learned to like the strong bitterness by drinking lots of unsweetened iced tea (black). the only thing i drink during the day thats sweet is probably my xtend

is gatorade good to have in the morning? like before school? because i heard the only times suitable for simple carbs are upon waking and post-workout.

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (danmirage)

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:03:55 GMT

Splenda is also an artificial sweetener...additionally the soda is acidic causing the body to have to buffer it..requiring more water than you can imagine...and calcium...

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (ixDeeZxi)

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:48:31 GMT

drinks with Splenda brand sweetener contains no aspartame *sp and also tastes just as good as real sugar. not promoting the consumption of soda but just thought i'd add my piece. :)

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (danmirage)

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:59:47 GMT

No problem..look at that thread I link above.

Follow the rules it lays out as best you can, strive to do better every week...and you will see improvement.

Any questions..post em!

The Right Nutrition +
Moderate aerobic exercise +
Resistance Training in a progressive manner
= results

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (Almaida)

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:30:55 GMT

I am 5'6 and weight 154 on average.

I am on the border of being fat i think.

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (danmirage)

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:04:53 GMT

Not necesarily...are you fat now....is your goal fat loss...

If your goal is fat loss, water is the best.

Since you are already accustomed to high caffeine, it's possible assistance in fat loss is lost.

Fat gain is a complex creature!

You might cut back on those flavored, carbonated, colored beverages....

To lose fat...just do a little better than you have done in the days past!

For Losing fat as well as avoiding gaining...
http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/For_Losing_Fat/m_111175/tm.htm

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (Almaida)

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:15:19 GMT

I would also like to know this, i drink many diet pepsi's troughout a day, maybey 48 fl oz. and I also add morning coffee to that, with two teaspoons of ground coffee, yes, I am a caffeene head.

just wondering...does it make me fat??

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (danmirage)

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:42:30 GMT

White tea by itself is fine, has caffeine, antioxidants, etc.
Its the sugar and cream that gets ya!

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (Comick)

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:47:43 GMT

Damn, I guess i'm going to stay away from this drink then. Thanks for your help! The rest of the community must be thinking "I'm drinking zero sugar, but why am I still gaining weight?!"

Oh yeah, does drinking white tea make your fat? Or slow down weightloss to any extent?

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (danmirage)

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:29:29 GMT

Yea, familiar with that....start with the little box.

Sorbitol and Malitol are sugar alcohols...meaning they are sugar..and some people don't do so well with them, they can cause gastric distress.

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (TIHulk)

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:26:39 GMT

ORIGINAL: danmirage

One of the peelu type gums made with natural mint and such...

I don't really know much about gum options...but it would be something found in a health food store.

Daniel... What are your thoughts on this...

"Peelu Gum Spearmint Sugar Free (Dental Chewing Gum):
Ingredients: Sorbitol, Gum Base, Maltitol Syrup, Natural Oil of Spearmint, Lecithin, Peelu Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Resinous Glaze, Beeswax and Carnauba Wax

Suggested Use: For best results chew at least twice a day, after meals and between brushing."
http://www.vitasprings.com/peelu-gum-spearmint-100.html

Thanks for replying in advance!

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (danmirage)

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:35:36 GMT

Carbonated Water
Sulphite ammonia Caramel - Colour (150d) - Made from sucrose
Phosphoric Acid - Food Acid (338)
Sodium citrate - Food Acid (331)
Aspartame - Sweetener (951)
Acesulphane K -Sweetener (950)
Sodium Benzoate - Preservative (211)

So, it contains sugar, the second ingredient is made from it...they lied.
It is also loaded with ingredients that are questionable in relation to health effects.

In good faith, I would have to say avoid that. But that is just me!

I would rather take green tea or tea, Ice it, add lemon and a touch of stevia...or throw in mint leaf and strawberry...

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (Comick)

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 19:54:54 GMT

It's ingredients are:

Carbonated Water
Colour (150d)
Food Acids (338, 331)
Flavour
Sweeteners (951, 950)
Preservative (211)
Caffeine
"Contains Phenylalanine. Contains caffeine"

RE: Zero sugar soft drinks, are they ok? (TIHulk)

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 22:38:02 GMT

ORIGINAL: danmirage

One of the peelu type gums made with natural mint and such...

I don't really know much about gum options...but it would be something found in a health food store.

I'll seek out "peelu"!

Thanks again!