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this is such a 1st tri question. sorry. :)

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Is aspartame a no-no?

I've been craving soda. And I know some regular soda in moderation isn't bad for you, but I really wish I could drink Pepsi Next instead and cut down on the calories. Should I just have the regular stuff and get over it, or is Pepsi Next ok? 


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Re: this is such a 1st tri question. sorry. :)

  • sheacoxsheacox member

    I wouldn't drink. A 2lt a day.... But my dr said diet pop in moderation was ok. Ill have one every other day or so.  

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  • homebirdhomebird member
    It's funny because I don't usually drink artificial sweeteners at all, but I also don't drink soda that much so I don't worry about the calories. I don't know why I'm craving it all of the sudden, lol.

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  • KHadden26KHadden26
    If you're really craving the Pepsi Next for the taste of that versus regular, I say it won't hurt.  I have personally craved soda a few times this pregnancy and avoided diet.  I wouldn't be worried about the extra calories -- unless you're drinking a ton of it, what's 200 extra calories in one day?
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  • ilovemarfailovemarfa member
    The past month I've been craving root beer and I typically never, ever drink or desire pop. I think that regular pop is better than diet as diet has the artificial sweeteners in it.
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  • heavenpaigeheavenpaige
    My dr says its now considered safe during pregnancy. I say it's fine.
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  • LuthyLuthy member

    I just asked my doc about this a couple of weeks ago!

    She said a little aspartame won't kill you but she recommends sticking to splenda or stevia if you need to use artificial sweeteners (I have GD which is why it came up). 

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  • homebirdhomebird member
    Alright, regular soda it is. That's ok, I like the taste better anyway. ;)

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  • LuthyLuthy member

    imagehomebird:
    Alright, regular soda it is. That's ok, I like the taste better anyway. ;)

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  • CindyRelluhCindyRelluh member
    I drink diet coke all the time. You'd really have to consume a LOT of aspartame for it to cause any kind of problem, but then again, I'm a very laid back mama.
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  • MufflerloveMufflerlove member
    I have no guilt if I want something that contains aspartame. In moderation of course. Actually I think I will have a coke zero cherry now that you mention it. I prefer the taste of diet things to regular pop.
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    imageMeghanKG:
    I drink diet coke every day...whoops.

    Me too.
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  • KacyChicagoKacyChicago member

    imageariaforte8:
    imageMeghanKG:
    I drink diet coke every day...whoops.
    Me too.

    Yep. I had given it up months before I got pregnant. But since I was diagnosed with G.D., it's been one of my few cravings I can indulge in. Aspartame is OK during pregnancy; Truvia/Stevia is not. Drink up. Now I want another. Ha.

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  • sheacoxsheacox member

    imageMeghanKG:
    I drink diet coke every day...whoops.

    omg!!! They will eat you alive on here you monster!!! 

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  • pook1222pook1222 member
    You could try Zevia. It's made w/ stevia extract. I was shopping at Whole Foods the other day and I was so thirsty and needed something a little sugary. I grabbed a can just to try it. It tastes pretty darn good! No funny aftertaste! A little more carbonated than regular soda but it was good! Also, no calories and since it's made with stevia, low in sugar. They have all different flavors too. 
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  • LuthyLuthy member
    imageKacyChicago:

    imageariaforte8:
    imageMeghanKG:
    I drink diet coke every day...whoops.
    Me too.

    Yep. I had given it up months before I got pregnant. But since I was diagnosed with G.D., it's been one of my few cravings I can indulge in. Aspartame is OK during pregnancy; Truvia/Stevia is not. Drink up. Now I want another. Ha.

    Weird... my doctor told me the opposite. 

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  • homebirdhomebird member

    I just watch my calories - probably closer than most people. I gained 60 pounds last time and am trying to avoid it this time. If I don't watch my calories I over-eat. 

    So I'm probably thinking too much about it. I had a vanilla coke tonight and it was delish. :)

     


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  • amaburchamaburch member
    I drink diet pop too, about one a day. (It's been my biggest craving!) Have you tried Diet Rite? It's made with Splenda and tastes awesome!
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