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Diet Coke probably isn't a cognitive performance enhancer

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Re: Diet Coke probably isn't a cognitive performance enhancer

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I wasn't even aware this was a question.

I'd also consider the possibility that high-achievers realize that drinking calories is hardly ever worth it. And if you want something that tastes like soda but has all the nutritional value of water, Diet Coke is your best option.

Re: Diet Coke probably isn't a cognitive performance enhancer

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> More concretely, phenylalanine is in all sorts of foods like eggs, chicken, milk, soybeans, and breast milk. Remember how phenylalanine is an essential amino acid? And remember how you’re reading this right now and not dead? From these facts, we may conclude that you consume phenylalanine all the time.

Oh man, this had me chuckling and is a great TLDR for many supplements.

Re: Diet Coke probably isn't a cognitive performance enhancer

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I wasn't even aware this was a question. I'd also consider the possibility that high-achievers realize that drinking calories is hardly ever worth it. And if you want something that tastes like soda but has all the nutritional value of water, Diet Coke is your best option.

Protein shakes are great!

Re: Diet Coke probably isn't a cognitive performance enhancer

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I wasn't even aware this was a question. I'd also consider the possibility that high-achievers realize that drinking calories is hardly ever worth it. And if you want something that tastes like soda but has all the nutritional value of water, Diet Coke is your best option.

This is me so long as you consider me a high-achiever. I got addicted to coke when I was young and as an adult I drink lots of Coke Zero (previously Diet Coke) because I can't or don't want to break the habit and I want to preserve every spare calorie I can for desserts. Not gaining weight as I transitioned into an old man required me to severely cut back on my consumption and liquid calories have always been at the top of the list.

Re: Diet Coke probably isn't a cognitive performance enhancer

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post #2

I wasn't even aware this was a question. I'd also consider the possibility that high-achievers realize that drinking calories is hardly ever worth it. And if you want something that tastes like soda but has all the nutritional value of water, Diet Coke is your best option.

Protein shakes are great!

Those have a massive amount of calories

Re: Diet Coke probably isn't a cognitive performance enhancer

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post #2

I wasn't even aware this was a question. I'd also consider the possibility that high-achievers realize that drinking calories is hardly ever worth it. And if you want something that tastes like soda but has all the nutritional value of water, Diet Coke is your best option.

This is me so long as you consider me a high-achiever. I got addicted to coke when I was young and as an adult I drink lots of Coke Zero (previously Diet Coke) because I can't or don't want to break the habit and I want to preserve every spare calorie I can for desserts. Not gaining weight as I transitioned into an old man required me to severely cut back on my consumption and liquid calories have always been at the…

The absolute best pipeline is to go Coke -> Diet Coke -> Coke Zero -> Caffeine Free Coke Zero -> colored water -> water, but there is no pipeline at all. It was cancelled, and people should be aware of what they drink and drink mindfully and responsibly.

Re: Diet Coke probably isn't a cognitive performance enhancer

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Protein shakes are great!

Those have a massive amount of calories

They really do, but if you power a couple down in substitute for lunch and aren't tempted to snack, then it can be an OK thing to do.
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