Probably a dumb question, but I wanted to know: Is a zero carb carbonated drink okay?

ladysixstring · 10 months

you'll mostly get mixed reviews on this subject. it likely wont effect weight loss, but if you find you aren't getting the results you want, cut out the 0 carb drinks and see if you are more successful. i have read studies that say even the taste of sugar (even if it is artificial) can spike blood sugar, but this will be debated and if it is actually true, it would still vary from person to person. health-wise these drinks aren't really the best because they are empty calories and you can find studies that claim artificial sweeteners cause lots of fun stuff like cancer, but again, these things are debatable.

basket_weaver · 10 months

For the first couple weeks, you're probably best avoiding them. After that, if you even want them anymore, you'll have to evaluate for yourself. Some people find that sweets make them want more, and it can turn into a major cheat. Some people also find that artificial sweeteners/sugar alcohols either make them sick or even kick them out of keto.

chriz2fer · 10 months

Hansen's diet sodas are awesome. Zero probs staying purple

TheErrorist · 10 months

Zero carbs, zero sugar, zero calories: short answer, yes it's completely fine.

[deleted] · 10 months

literally every single day there is a thread on this.

caeyla · 10 months

Yep, what the others have said--it varies. Some people drink diet drinks every day with no problems, and some people notice increased cravings and/or stall from them. Personally, I have them once in a while (once, maybe twice a week) with no problems.

danfive555 · 10 months

I'll drink a sugar free Red Bull once a week. If Rockstar isn't too sweet, you might experiment, I wouldn't do the diet coke, just energy drinks.

Sloth_speed · 10 months

I drink fresca relatively often (4-5 cans a week), I hope that's not hurting my weight loss :\

Vortex17 · 10 months

I bought a case of coke zero the other week, and drank them sparingly until I noticed that it had aspartame in it. I don't know much about the ingredient but I've heard some bad things about it, so I keep the soda to a bare minimum.

Spicer_MTL · 10 months

That's too much water. Or a lie.

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