Um, this is only anecdotal, but I have noticed that when I drink a lot of Coke, I feel full all the time and eat less. This is REALLY bad because I tend to forget to eat if I am busy or depressed.
I have noticed the same as Cessandra. Also if I get home and dinner is about ready and I don’t feel hungry I will drink a soda. 20 minutes later my stomach is growling. WTF?
Rick, that might be the same concept as an appetizer – you got the juices in your stomach going. If you came home and drank three or four sodas, it might be different.