Drinking diet soda can save you a lot of calories. But there are some surprising things that can happen to your body if you choose this type of soda.
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The Myth of Diet Soda and Obstacles to Good Research
Lauren is an award-winning registered dietitian author of three books and all-around food lover. After earning a BS in Food Science and Human Nutrition and a Masters in Clinical Nutrition Lauren has worked in a variety of nutrition-related settings currently writing nutrition-related content for online outlets such as Verywell Health PopSugar The Kitchn and EatingWell. She also runs the Instagram page @LaurenLovesNutrition where people can receive evidence-based nutrition tips and updates.
Diet soda is a go-to for people who love the taste of regular soda but can do without the sugar and calories. According to the USDA the average can of regular cola can contain as much as 37 grams of sugar. Since consuming too much sugar has been linked to outcomes like obesity and poor heart health according to the American Heart Association it makes sense to look for a sugar-free alternative.
But while drinking diet sodas helps people reduce their sugar intake this simple action can also expose someone to other ingredients that may be linked to health problems.
