Diet Coke

[justjane]

I have just got off the phone to a friend who inspired me to try CD and she said you can have 2 cans of diet coke a day - is this right?????

 

[trinakmh]

Nope.....Although you can have a can of coke zero! x

 

[karenO]

My CDC told me on the old plan you were allowed up to a pint a day but not on the new plan?

I'm avoiding it anyway as i've found i'm sleeping much better without it.

Just out of interest though lol why are we allowed Zero but not Diet Coke?

 

[CW Consultant]

Briefly Coke Zero was allowed as it contained Malic and not Citric acid, however, time prove that many who have Coke Zero fail at the diet as it sets off cravings. Here is official line:

http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/32896-allowable-fluids-sole-source.html

 

[karenO]

Cheers for that Linda! I'm staying away from it anyway (i was a total addict before CD) if nothing else i'm doing my stomach & teeth a huge favour lol

 

[amelia2311]

oo i drink alot of coke zero...maybe thats why i cheat so much! gonna have to ditch it!

 

[mandye]

I have had a can of zero coke everyday from early on in my journey and it hasnt done me any harm (or i dont think it has ).But I found chewing sugar free gum made me hungry so think its down to the person and what suits them as I know loads use gum to get rid of the manky mouth .Good luck get yourself into the diet for a couple of weeks before tryng them xxxx

 

[RuthG]

I think, although there are official guidelines, it tends to be a personal choice (from what I've seen on the boards anyway). If you feel like you might struggle without it, try one can a day, see how it effects your losses. You could always try the water flavourings, they're nice