The research on diet sodas has about as much clarity as a glass of Diet Coke.
Studies contradict one another. Some are funded by the beverage industry. The way they are structured can lead to different findings.
Comparisons matter, too. Are diet sodas better for your long-term health than sugary sodas? Probably, yes. But compared to water? Not so much.
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Garnish that with claims about the artificial sweetener aspartame causing cancer, diet sodas being addictive, and hyper-sweet flavors affecting brain chemistry, and the health outlook on diet sodas is even more complex.
Here’s a quick guide to navigating the low-calorie beverage menu — and weaning yourself off sweet, fizzy…
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