Diet soda is often thought of as a healthier alternative to regular soda because it's sugar-free. It uses sugar substitutes like aspartame, making the beverage free from calories and added sugars.

For that reason, Aaron Carroll, a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics, says it's fine to drink diet soda occasionally — but never the regular varieties. Just how bad is your Diet Coke habit?

Was. Awesome. With fewer calories and less sugar, diet soda promised to be a healthier alternative to regular soda. But like most promises in life that sound too good to be true, it probably is.

Despite its popularity, it’s well known that soda isn’t good for your health ... Although opting for a diet soda can help you cut back on calories, there are plenty of healthier options ...

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We don’t love labeling foods and beverages “good” or “bad” — not even soda. This sort of black-and-white thinking doesn’t do us any favors in the healthy eating department.

In her complaint, she said Poppi’s promises that its prebiotic soda is a good alternative to conventional ... and author of "The Small Change Diet," told TODAY.com. Prebiotics are fibers that ...