hello everyone, this is my first post on eG. The subject of Coke vs Pepsi is very clear for me. I am a cokeaholic. Good thing I don't care if I put a little "something" in it. But if I do want a drink, my fav is rum & coke-but that's another topic. for years I only drank coke in the evening cause I drank milk during the day. I then became lactose intolerent so swithched to coke with every meal, including breakfast! I was up to 4 litres (quarts) a day. I have been trying to cut back for quite awhile now. Some days I'm good & some days I'm not. Yes I know it will take the rust off of anything but you know what- I loved the taste, not to mention the sugar high. I can't stand coffee so I get my caffine from coke. I do not drink coke when we travel to the USA unless I bring my own. IMHO I find it far too tame compared to our local Canadian made coke. Sounds crazy I know, but it just doesn't have the kick that I crave. Diet coke is not an option for me as it's made with Aspartame. I have had the caffine free coke & it's not bad, but I still love the original. Fountain coke is also not something I will drink unless I'm so thirsty I need a beverage. I usually drink water (bottled) while I'm in a restaurant & then head for a convenience store right after we finish to get a bottle of coke. Oh yes, only a bottle for me if I have a choice. When we are at someone elses home I usually don't have a choice & I will accept coke from a can, but I find more often than not I can taste the can. All & I do mean ALL of our friends now I only drink coke & then always make sure they have some on hand for me. If we are out visiting at a persons home that does not know my love for coke & they offer me a drink, I always ask if it's "real" coke or (just) cola. Of course I try to be as tactful as possible, but if it isn't coke, I'll pass & drink water. I'm a real snob when it comes to my beverage, sorry. I wish I liked wine or beer but I don't, so I will continue to try to break my "habit" & try to drink more water. doodle