Question 1

is diet soda unhealthy?

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Better choices: And we can't say that diet soda IS healthy! Drinking a can or two of diet soda a day is not likely to hurt you. The small amount of artificial sweeteners and chemicals in one or two are likely harmless.  But don't think it will really help you lose weight...many studies have shown this isn't the case. There are many healthier choices, mostly WATER:)

Question 2

what is a good healthy diet soda?

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Healthy- soda?: Soda and healthy don't necessarily go together in the same sentence. One problem is that sodas are carbonated. Carbonic acid can damage the enamel of your teeth.

Question 3

is it ok to drink diet soda on a diet?

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NO!!! MAKES YOU FAT!: Diet soda is extremely toxic & one of the least healthy "foods" you can ingest. The chemical sweeteners can cause a myriad of serious health problems & are proven to cause weight gain. Anyone interested in being healthy should never drink these!
see http://kimberlysnyder.Net/blog/2011/12/01/8-dangers-of-diet-soda/ 
also see comment for new info that these drinks may increase risk of cancer!

Question 4

is it recommended to stop drinking diet soda?

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Depends: Depends on what you will replace it with.  Water is always the best drink.

Question 5

which is better for you: diet soda or energy drinks?

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Neither: Both are bad. Gatorade, milk, fruit juice or water are much better alternatives

Question 6

which is better for you: diet soda or flavored water?

Accepted Answer

Artificial sweetener: Diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners. Studies on mice show that intake of artificial sweeteners could lead to glucose intolerance probably due to changes in gut bacteria. Would want to know how the water is flavored (with aspartame, saccharine or sucralose?)

Question 7

if i drink diet soda  decrease the risk of  cavities?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diet and regular soda both have acid in them and contribute to decay.

Question 8

is  diet soda or regular soda or tea good for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Soda bad: Most soda, diet or regular, has ingredients such as phosphoric acid which in essence upset your calcium balance, and to put things crudely, cause you to 'pee out your bones'.

Question 9

can you tell me is drinking a diet soda once a week while on a diet okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As with most foods and drinks, having them occasionally and in moderation fine, event while you're on a diet. Having a diet soda once a week is probably okay and is unlikely to significantly alter the results of your diet.

Question 10

could you give some health advice with regards to diet soda? i currently drinking about 16oz of it twice a week. is that excessive?

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Diet soda: 16 oz. twice a week is OK.

Personally I prefer Lipton Diet - no calories, no fizz, and I obviously enjoy it.
At my local store I buy a "case" of 12 bottles, each 1 pint, and cost about $7.

Give it a try.

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