How to Give Up Diet Soda

I feel like a motivated "expert" on this subject. I started drinking Tab when I was 10. At forty I was diagnosed with cancer of the salivary glands - a rare & bad cancer. After reconstructive facial surgery & extensive radiation, I survived! I was told to never drink diet soda again. I admit, I still fall off the wagon. So, here is what I do to avoid drinking it NOW!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Will power

1. Yeah- they gave this poor Ape Diet Soda There is nothing good about diet soda. There are no sweeteners added that do not have some cancer link or are "unknown" as to their long term effects. Don't fool yourself into thinking otherwise. Growing up drinking diet soda, I found it very addicting. The caffeine & the sweet metallic taste of saccharin - Yummy! If your children are also drinking diet soda, please stop buying it for them. Please.
2. Can you say Dental Visit? Diet soda has a pH of 3. Water has a pH of 7. Battery acid = 1.The lower the pH, the quicker your tooth enamel will dissolve, leading to serious dental problems. Have you ever had to pay for a root canal & crown?
3. And Wash It Down With Diet Soda ! Drinking diet soda & trying to diet is self defeating. The sweet taste actually stimulates your brain' s desire for more sugary treats. You've done it - you hit the convenience store: a twinkie & a diet soda- right? Hmmm. A connection?
4. Try Iced Herbal Teas- A Healthy Addiction Substitutes:
   I really enjoy a little caffeine, so I drink green tea. In the summertime, I brew green tea with added herbal tea bags - black cherry, raspberry, citrus flavors. I keep a pitcher full in the fridge & drink over ice. Refreshing & no artificial additives. The flavors are sufficient to need no additional sugar. There are a huge variety of caffeine free herbal teas that taste terrific on ice.
5. Happy Healthy Diet Soda Free Living - Yeah! Now, it's your turn. Give up Diet Soda. Start by cutting back or go cold turkey. Stay away from convenience stores or if traveling, keep a thermos filled with "good stuff" and ice. Find healthy substitute(s) you can live with. The money you save from buying diet soda, throw in a jar. You'll be amazed at how much you spend on the junk. You are worth so much more!!

Tips & Warnings

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