Diet Soda is Better - Right?

I'll admit that I do drink diet soda - once in awhile. I'll also admit that it would be better if I didn't drink it ever.

I used to drink it a lot more, at least one a day, because I figured it was a better alternative to "regular" soda.

But then research started coming out that diet soda might be as bad or worse than sugary sodas.

In reality, neither one are a very good idea - the carbonation in soda messes with the PH in your stomach and can cause serious digestion issues, enough reason on it's own to stay away from the stuff.

Then there are the artificial sweeteners. There is no question in my mind from much research that I have done and seen that we would be much better off leaving most of them alone. They are also not the weight loss panacea they are made out to be.

I would encourage you to research the subject on your own and draw your own conclusions. Below are some articles that support my point of view. There are others that say otherwise.

If you are trying to lose weight, water is your best bet, there is just no denying it.

I look forward to reading your feedback in the comments below.

MSN - The Truth About Diet Soda

ABC - Study: Artificial Sweeteners Increase Weight Gain Odds

Online Journal - Duty To Warn: Diet Soda Is Poison

Natural News - Buy Your Poison