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Diet Drinks

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DEFINITION OF A DIET DRINK

Diet drinks are beverages that do not contain any sugar. Instead, sweeteners have been added to substitute the flavour.
Diet drinks generally contain more than 99% water.
As a result, only fruit-based drinks contain sugars naturally found in fruits (on average 1%).
Watch out for flavoured waters, as some can contain sugar and not sugarfree sweeteners

LIGHT DRINKS

Beverages reduced in sugars contain less than 7g of sugar per 100ml

FROM A NUTRITIONAL POINT OF VIEW

Specifically :
1 cup (250ml) of diet soda contains about 2.5 calories.

While :
1 cup (250ml) dof traditional soda contains between 80 and 100 calories.

DIET DRINKS AND CHILDREN

Artificially-sweetened drinks are not recommended for children under the age of 3.

Over the age of 3, it is recommended to limit the consumption of these types of drinks and to keep water as a main source of hydration.

DIET DRINKS AND PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING WOMEN

According to certain studies, aspartic acid doesn't enter the placenta.

However, diet drinks are not recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding.

DIET DRINKS AND DIABETICS

It is important to distinguish between the two different types of diabetes:

Type I diabetes:
the consumption of sugary drinks will be tolerated from 1 to 2 glasses per day depending on the dose of insulin related to sugar intake distributed in the diet. Light drinks may be consumed as well.
Type II diabetes:
This type of diabetes occurs mainly in overweight people. Diet drinks are suited perfectly for these people.

However, it is recommended in cases of hypoglycemia to consume sugary drinks in order to increase the blood sugar level.

EFFECTS OF DIET DRINKS ON THE BODY

The SUVIMAX study (epidemiological date) has demonstrated that consuming one diet drink per day reduces the intake of sugars throughout the day.

However, it is advisable to not exceed the acceptable daily intakes.

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) was reveiwed at the request of the European Commission by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA in 2012).

DIET DRINKS AND REGULATIONS

European regulations from 1 July 2007 approved the terms "diet" and "light" by imposing lower amounts of sugars to a minimum of 30% of the sugar content compared to similar products.

DIET DRINKS AND THE DUKAN DIET

Diet drinks containing less than 1 calorie per glass are allowed at unlimited quantities starting in the Attack Phase (without going over the allowed daily limit).
It is recommended to carefully read product labels to better consume these products.

PIERRE DUKAN'S ADVICE

"There has been a debate about diet sodas and nutrition. My position is clear: for me, Diet Coke has done more for the fight against obesity than anything else in the world. Without diet sodas, I am convinced that there would be at least a million more obese people in the United States alone. So, let's top simpering! One of my patiens lost 100 kg by drinking Diet Coke! The world we live in has changed and we must adapt to it. Ideally, 1 to 3 cans of Diet Coke per day is advisable. Brands today have created so many choices and flavours."