Here we go....

Thanks OP :smiley: Your a life a life a saver :stuck_out_tongue:

in before the sugar police.

"24 packs of coca cola" for a fiver, that's an absolute bargain I've only ever seen 24 cans for £5 previously! :smile:

in before the sugar police.

yay :smiley:

"Diabetes in a can", "If you give your kids this stuff you're not fit to be a parent", "gut rot", "I've saw this stuff clean 2p pieces it's that toxic", yadayada.

I don't drink this personally but it's a good deal. Heat added. :wink:

Thanks OP :smiley: Your a life a life a saver :stuck_out_tongue:

Here we go....

Gave up fizzy pops (Inc. diet / max etc) for just water only for drinks but no harm in stocking up is there!

bargin, cheaper than cash & carry

Hi guys; anyone know how Coke zero compares to pepsimax? Due to medication, I drink around 3 litres a day and tried diet coke and it's not to my taste.
Thanks
JJ

Only just finished the last 24 pack after a month!...im wondering if that was good or i drank too much? Lol

yay and I have 20 % off coupon from Tesco :laughing:

"24 packs of coca cola" for a fiver, that's an absolute bargain I've only ever seen 24 cans for £5 previously! :smile:

nice

Heat. I'm going to get me some :smiley:

woohoo sugar fix :smiley:

remember 6-9 tea spoon of sugar in a can of regular coke!

Fab TY!

Coke Zero tastes a lot more like regular Coke than a banana, but it takes nothing like Coke. :confused:

Great deal.. free diabetes too :wink:

Personally drink this stuff like its water!

Very hot this one! :smiley:

Totally agree, tried one of the so called new Coke Zero the other day, vile, tasted worse than Rola Cola

Definitely personal taste. I loathe Pepsi and love Diet Coke and the new zero.

I always get a pack of cola for the kids at Xmas and all my kids angled 20 and 11 have no fillings because they brush their teeth so. Heat from me. Tesco have allot of good deals just know

Wish I'd have seen this post before, I've just got back from Tesco with a 24 pack for £7 :-/

In before tired old Coke Bingo card that was vaguely amusing once.....


oh.

Why is it offers I'd go for are always on the day after I've just been :disappointed:

It was that price a couple of weeks ago and I regretted not grabbing more then. We both drink Zero, so we'll probably splash £20 and have a nice stockpile.

Same price in Asda every time I've bought them all year

Time for my sugar fix! :smiley:

Great deal - Heat added

Thanks for posting, cracking deal!

Flour? Really as in bread or as in cakes and doughnuts? I am asking as I haven't heard about flour as a cause for heart disease before.

Looks like dentists will be really busy :wink:

Yes, flour as in bread, cakes, biscuits etc.

Was a bit stunned when Cardio told me; I was always under the impression we had to cut down on fatty foods, saturated fats and cholesterol etc as they are all linked to heart disease, but Cardio told me bluntly - sugar and flour.

Have to say, had I known they were the real dangers - more so than fats - I most probably might have at least made the same effort to cut down as I did with fats.

very good price

The BHF has lots of advice on bread and suggests it can be part of your diet without much concern. Did he mean white flour and "processed/refined" sugar or everything from brown bread to bananas should be avoided? Did he say no flour or sugar should be consumed or just small amounts? Sorry just curious and it sounds like this could be based more on opinion rather than current evidence. :smiley:

Great price, i can go through a 30 pack from Asda for £7 in a week no problem

Inb4 the snarky comment...

Oh...

Thanks for sharing that. I am the same as you were, I am unaware of the dangers of flour.

I vaguely knew sugar wasn't good for us, re diabetes or whatever, but for whatever reason I never imagined it would play a primary role in a heart attack.
In hindsight I suppose I should have known better.

The flour was and still is a bit of a puzzler.
I'm no scientist but from what I remember there is something in it called 'Gliaden' ( if memory is correct) and it is harmful to the linings of the inside of our veins.

You'd really need to check that out - preferably on recognised medical sites rather than non-recognised non-professional sites - as I'm not 100% certain about it.

Just what I need to wash down the 2kg tub of strawbs I have hidden under my bed

Was very blunt, just told me; "No, it was sugar and flour, that brought you here." Then off he went to his next patient.

If it's just opinion it's his, and he's one of the UK's top Cardiologists, so I reckon he knows a heck of a lot more than me.

Worth remembering that academics get bees in their bonnets about their pet subjects. Worth checking that the studies that back that up have been properly peer-reviewed and weren't done in a vacuum.

Lets have a party then

Don't buy regular packs. Full of sugar. Invitation and free membership of diabetes, obesity and tooth decay club.

Coke gold is ok

Is this available in Northern Ireland?

20p a can is the "sweet" spot for me!

Where's my much needed reindeer.

Top cardiologist? You said he mentioned gliadin? This is a red flag for me. There is a fairly famous book called "Wheat Belly" concerning gliadin, a component of wheat/flour, which is a thoroughly debunked book based on one cardiologist's opinion.

If this cardiologist is basing his opinions on anything linked to this book then I would take his vague advice with a large pinch of salt, but not too much because you know blood pressure. :smile:

​Both contain Aspartame and phosphoric acid and lots of caffeine. Aspartame has been linked to Alzimers. Phosphoric acid corrodes bones. And caffeine takes away your sleep and lack of sleep makes you restless the next day.

Flour is around 76% starch. Starch is essentially a bunch of sugar molecules 'holding hands' to form a chain. It takes very little effort for our bodies to convert starch to sugar (the process is started by enzymes in saliva). So, in dietary terms, flour is classified in the same category as sugar (carbohydrates).

These energy-rich chemicals are essential for respiration but over-indulgence causes the liver to convert the excess sugar into fat which is stored for later. Some of this fat is stored around internal organs such as the heart (known as visceral fat). Excessive amounts of fat around the heart has been shown to be a contributing factor in certain types of heart attack.

I suspect that this is what the doctor was referring to when he/she demonised flour along with sugar.

I find the new Coke Zero very similar in taste to normal Coke, and definitely different to the original Coke Zero. I also dislike the taste of Diet Coke, so Coke Zero makes a better alternative.

It also behaves more like regular Coke - I did a blind taste test to see if I could tell the difference, so had regular Coke and old Coke Zero - had someone fill two glasses without me knowing which was which - they said ready and I turned round to see one normal looking glass, and the other with 3" of bubbles sitting as a head on top of the other - well no prizes for guessing which was not the normal Coke!

​Whole foods are always better than processed food from which fibre has been stolen. Fibre controls sugar and fat levels and stops sugar and carbohydrates conversion to body fat. Also controls blood sugar levels to give energy for longer and helps good bacteria to grow like pro biotic capsules. Salad and whole fruits are always better than juice because of fibre. Most of the good industry tells lie when they say 5a day because they steal natural fibre from food and replace with sugar, salt and flavour enhancers. The good ones use spices to flavour but bad ones use chemicals like MSG and loads of other e numbers, all with known side effects when used regularly.

Please stop trolling/spamming this nonsense on every soft drink thread. :smile: Moderation will probably not significantly increase your risk of these problems. Type 2 diabetes is tenuously linked to sugar, it's most definitely linked to obesity, the biggest risk factor. Also you should probably specify type 2 rather than suggesting all diabetics are unhealthy coke addicts. :wink:

​It will fix your teeth as well. Phosphoric acid corrodes teeth and bones. Also sugar causes dental plaque which in turn causes cavities. So get ready for making a dentist rich by paying for root canal or other expensive treatment.

Yes, that wasn't my exact question but thanks anyway. Although 1st half of comment was fine but then it went a bit downhill. For example, what evidence is there to show the side effects and biological plausibility of these problems caused by MSG? Bear in mind MSG is sodium and an amino acid.

Yes they have pepsi there too :wink:

​Sodium contained in common salt and msg causes high blood pressure. So both are not good for health. On top of this msg is known to cause hyperactivity in kids and adults . Some countries ban it in kids products. Don't take me wrong. I like the taste of msg and coke as well. But when I see so many people around me dying of cancer and diabetes 2, diseases which were not there before, I feel really sorry and don't want to suffer the same fate due to greed of the food industry and the politicians in the government who do not want to control them. I guess these two modern diseases are biggest burden on NHS but it would not advise the government to control sugar or chemicals because these two diseases keep most of the NHS doctor, nurses and dentists in business. Who will need them if the diseases were eliminated.

The Cardiologist is indeed a top Cardiologist, he and his team saved my life.

Re 'Gliadin' - I did not write that he said 'Gliadin' - I wrote that he was very blunt and uttered something about sugar and flour being the reason I had the heart attack.

I don't recollect exactly where I read up on the toxic effects of Gliadin, but I know it would have been a reliable professional source and I would have checked it and at least attempted to cross-reference it (it's a habit).
Nevertheless, in my posts I have written that, 'I still find the whole flour aspect puzzling' (or at least I did until 'Dr Al' at post #59 gave a perfectly reasonable explanation), and I made it clear I am no scientist and persons wishing to find out more should take care to check the reliability and professionalism of sources.

Yes too much sodium is bad but is lots of glutamate? Or is the only bad aspect of MSG simply it's sodium content? Have you considered that MSG has 1/3rd the sodium content of salt? So 3g of salt would be equivalent to only 1g of MSG meaning MSG can be used to potentially help lower the overall sodium content of food.

What evidence is there that MSG causes hyperactivity? Why is this not mentioned on the packaging like other additives where excessive consumption is linked to hyperactivity?

What countries is it banned in and how is this relevant?

I honestly find it hard to believe you touch any soft drinks when you tell everyone not to drink either the regular or sugar free versions.

Diabetes and cancer have always existed, they are not uniquely modern diseases. I think you are confusing increased incidence with higher life expectancy and better awareness/diagnostic measures.

Politicians do not want to control sugar or "chemicals" because Big Food apparently wants to kill it's customers? Then why are all ingredients including "chemicals" clearly labelled on everything so we can choose to avoid certain ingredients? What about the sugar levy? What about the advertising ban?

We're drifting into conspiracy theory territory now regarding the NHS. I don't even know how to address this properly. :smiley: Who will keep doctors and nurses in business? How many private dental, GP surgeries etc do you know that have gone out of business and the staff have retired because there is no work for them? Disease and health issues will never be eliminated regardless of how perfect one's life is, there is always a need to help people. If the majority of diseases were gone, the health care industry would simply become the care home industry as most of us probably would live till we're 100. :smile:

Seriously, which sites are you getting the majority of your information from? Because they're almost certainly wrong in my opinion.

I didn't mean to imply that I doubted his skills in cardiology as I'm sure he and his team do great work, life-saving at times as in your case. I do apologise, I misunderstood the comment.

I am looking at some somewhat reliable sources such as on the NHS and BHF websites, who do advise that bread, preferably wholewheat/brown, can be consumed as part of a balanced diet. There is no mention of gliadin's toxicity. I know gliadin is part of gluten which is a major issue for those with coeliac disease but that's about it. Otherwise I can't think of a reason anyone can't enjoy a bit of bread, preferably brown of course, in moderation so if you ever do recall the source I would be curious to see it because now it's me who is puzzled. :laughing:

Ordered ty

We only have one bottle (1.5L) a week between three of us, and not every week if we don't remember to buy it. This sounds like a really good deal but it also sounds like a lot, and if we had it we'd drink it (the boys would drink it and I would sanctimonious eat my raw vegetable and judge them.)

Picked up 3 cases of Coke Zero last time this offer was on. Heat from me. :smiley:

Most GPs and dentists earn more £ 100k and no shortage of work for the​m, nearly earn 4 times the average wage in uk. Private health care is a rip off in this country that's why they keep closing . Cheaper to fly abroad to East Europe or India than be treated by private healthcare in UK without health insurance. Why do we need so many foreign doctors and nurses and shortage of doctors and specialists all the time if what you are saying is true. Just visit a hospice near you to see how many dying from these two diseases alone and complications caused by them. Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches. Ask anyone with these diseases what was their fault they got them, if not greed of the owners of food industry, most of them are so rich to buy organic food for themselves and would not eat what they make or sell in any significant quantity. It is only the poor and gullible who suffer, thinking these are bargains, while they are slow poisons when taken or eaten regularly. In case of coke/Pepsi recently there has been scientific proof, it causes erectile dysfunction on regular consumption.

If you have made it to this comment well done !
Go and treat yourself to a large glass of sugary coke as there was a lot of 'brain rot' being spouted in this thread :innocent:

Iceland doing 32 for £6

There's one more that needs adding to that card - "HUKD coke bingo card is posted, again" :wink:

How do you clean the kettle after you've made a brew?

I made it here by avoiding the large paragraphs :laughing:

Online it's 24 for 6.00

unhealthy, addictive, sugary, not good for kids and adults and no nourishing or a new health substance inside, in many country people call it toilet cleaner, clean toilet better than bleach, worst enemy for kids and adults teeth must be avoided at any cost, dumbos will buy even poison if offered cheap price :smile:

HOUSE!

Hot from me. Normally buy my teenager large bottles, but they go flat before he finishes them. Cans would be better. Thanks :wink:

Not on offer in the Haydock one

It should be as it's online,maybe they haven't changed the SEL yet.

Here is hoping. I will try tomorrow. I gave heat anyhows before :smiley:

I see that Tesco's Click and Collect T&Cs state that one is charged the price in store when one collects: Does this mean that when one collects this one'll not get it at this price?

You will get charged whatever the price is on the day,online this is valid until January so you will pay this price.

Thanks for this reply.

Is it just me or do the Tesco T&Cs then explain it really badly?: "Please note the price of your groceries at the online checkout is just a guide. The actual price you pay is the price charged in-store when your order is picked on the day of collection. This might be different to the website price."

Where? I find only £6/24 cans.

I think all the supermarkets basically say the same.

Sorry think it only 6 pack

just heading off to buy a few, got 2 mocs

£5.99 for 30 pack available in Costco at the moment (purchased yesterday in Purley Way)