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Diet and Regular colas.

They are the same in they come in a variety of fizzy flavors. They make you burp and are refreshing on a hot summer day and go down nicely with fries and a hamburger. They mix well with alcohol --except vodka and scotch.

Both will burn holes in your stomach if you drink too much and are not good for your teeth.

The difference is that there are less carbohydrates and sugar in diet pop making it possible for dieters and diabetics to enjoy pop and not endanger themselves in doing so. I prefer diet drinks as I am diabetic and I really don't miss regular cola.

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JOHN BECK Aug 18, 2012, 11:15am UTC

It's true that regular colas are very high is sugar. But for dieters, it's been shown that those who consume diet colas and those (non-diabetics) who consume the regular colas have no difference in the incidence of obesity. Diet colas promote obesity even without the calories. Water is a better choice in terms of health.

karen vaughan Aug 18, 2012, 11:29am UTC

I do enjoy a diet cola John but I agree water is much better and I do drink alot.

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Vic Damico Aug 18, 2012, 11:20am UTC

Diet Coke, Diet Dr. Pepper, and Diet Pepsi contain "Aspertame." That stuff is literally poison, and has been know to actually cause serious neurological issue with long term use. Those who drink diet drinks should at least do a search on aspertame and see what they are dealing with as they sip their sodas. It is also used as a sweetener in various desert items such as puddings...

karen vaughan Aug 18, 2012, 11:31am UTC

I understand about aspertame being poison Vic. I get sick of water so I drink garden cocktail as well as water.

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Len Maxwell Aug 18, 2012, 12:50pm UTC

Very well done, Karen. I have never yet found a diet drink that tasted as good as the regular soda so I'll stick with the originals.

Thanks for taking the SatWE challenge and I'm pleased to feature this on Gather Writing Essential.

karen vaughan Aug 18, 2012, 1:34pm UTC

they don't taste as good but I have no choice glad you liked it. What about another challenge using CAUSE AND EFFECT. That was another exercise they used to spring on us

Len Maxwell Aug 18, 2012, 2:48pm UTC

I did cause and effect a year or so ago. I'll have to wait a while before I bring it back, but thanks for the idea.

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Pam Brittain Aug 18, 2012, 1:52pm UTC

Great meet to the challenge.

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