Comments on: Are You Being Fooled by Zero Calorie Sodas?

By: Vin Miller

Vin Miller — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:56:18 +0000

Thanks, Allyson! According to this page from Pepsi, if you select Pepsi Max as the product, it shows as having 82 mg of aspartame per 8 oz serving. Good luck with your experiment!

By: Allyson

Allyson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:43:16 +0000

Great article- all the more reason why I avoid diet soft drinks.

I am doing a chemistry experiment analyzing pepsi max. Do you know the reported aspartame content in mg / 8 fl. oz serving? This would be very beneficial to my project. Thanks!

By: Vin Miller

Vin Miller — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:28:07 +0000

Hi Stella, Yes, the best solution is to minimize your consumption of all soft drinks. Whether your addiction is to caffeine or artificial sweeteners, it would probably be best for you to reduce your consumption gradually. In addition, you might find The Mood Cure by Julia Ross to be helpful. Julia Ross is an addiction specialist, and in this book, she discusses how to overcome addictions and mood issues through diet. The following article, which is based on this book, might be helpful as well: How to Improve Your Mood Through Diet.

By: Stella

Stella — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:16:29 +0000

Thanks for this article – it was really useful. I’ve recently changed from regular coke to pepsi max because I thought it wasn’t as bad! I guess I shouldn’t drink any soft-drink… the only problem is that I’m addicted! Any ideas?

By: Vin Miller

Vin Miller — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:56:41 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Jonathan! I like that – the best zero calorie soda is no soda at all!

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:39:26 +0000

Hey Vin, I think I’ve found the perfect solution to the soda problem, I call it the Zero Soda Solution.

By: Vin Miller

Vin Miller — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:54:34 +0000

Hi Stephen, thanks for your comment! There's nothing wrong with occasional indulgence! When you do, embrace it and don't feel guilty! Otherwise, what's the point? On the few occasions that you do indulge, I personally think you'd be better off with regular soda than Splenda. Here's why.

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:28:39 +0000

Vin, soda is junk. I drink one with splenda in it a couple of times a week. I should feel guilty even at that, but I figure I eat healthy enough to indulge once in a while. Thanks!