"while eating", I do like them from time to time as a treat. I find that they just ruin the taste of food, making everything a sweet mix.
Really, there are pretty much two things that I can manage to drink while eating, water and beer. And the second one usually only with pizza.
Ha, I don't understand people who say this. I've also cut sodas out of my life in exchange for water, and my weight has thanked me (a little), but I still find them delicious whenever I have them for a treat.