“Did everyone know that a diet soda is considered zero calories because your body can’t metabolize the product?” Nikole ...

No, this was diet soda. And It. 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 ...

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.

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Coca-Cola, meanwhile, launched its own line of prebiotic drinks, Simply Pop, in late February in order to compete with those ...