Diet Soda Is Good For You | Ep 208

Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

Have you heard that diet soda is harmful or causes weight gain? What if we told you it might actually help in your fat loss journey?
Philip (@witsandweights) dives deep into the controversial world of diet soda with his friends Dustin Lambert and Dwayne Ulrich from the Working Weights LLC podcast. They’ll explore how these fizzy, zero-calorie drinks can fit into a smart nutrition plan, debunk myths about artificial sweeteners, and examine the surprising health benefits of diet soda.

Dustin Lambert is a seasoned strength and nutrition coach with over a decade of experience. Dustin specializes in helping clients with metabolic syndrome. As a co-host of the Working Weights LLC podcast, he translates complex nutrition research into practical advice, breaking down health and fitness trends with clarity and humor.
Dwayne Ulrich is the “everyman” co-host of the Working Weights LLC podcast. Dwayne offers a relatable perspective on health and fitness. His diverse background includes roles as an educator, coach, firefighter, police officer, and x-ray technician, making him a valuable voice in the fitness community.
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Today, you’ll learn all about:

2:30 The scary things about diet soda
6:14 The benefits of diet soda
9:23 Is diet soda cancerous?
13:02 The composition and differences of sweeteners
17:43 Myths about diet soda and weight gain
27:53 Drinking diet soda for enjoyment
32:19 Diet soda and blood sugar
47:48 Diet soda and cardiovascular health
52:28 Caffeine in diet soda
1:00:54 How to connect with Dustin and Dwayne
1:01:40 Outro

Check out these related episodes on the Working Weights LLC podcast:

• Sweet Talk: Decoding the World of Artificial Sweeteners
• The Artificial Dye Debate
• Is coffee bad for your health?

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Fejezetek

1. Diet Soda Is Good For You | Ep 208 (00:00:00)

2. Dispelling Myths About Diet Soda (00:00:07)

3. The Case for Diet Soda (00:04:11)

4. Understanding Artificial Sweeteners and Diet Drinks (00:11:46)

5. The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners (00:19:19)

6. Debunking Diet Soda Myths (00:32:19)

7. Benefits of Diet Soda and Caffeine (00:44:01)

8. Understanding Diet Soda and Artificial Sweeteners (00:53:43)

9. Navigating Misinformation in Health (01:01:24)