Amira Lamb

Dec 14, 20232 min

Does Diet Soda Make You Fat? Exploring the Truth

Updated: Dec 26, 2023

It's recommended that women drink 2.7 liters of fluids each day and men should get 3.7. Does this mean to just drink water? Or can this include non-calorie diet soda? Does diet soda impede weight loss?

The Diet Soda Debate: A Fitness Dilemma

A year-long study has put this debate to the test. It compared water drinkers to diet soda sippers in their weight loss journeys. Both groups shed pounds, but the diet soda crowd had a slight edge in keeping it off. How about that!

While this study suggests diet soda might not be the villain we once thought, it's not a free pass to drink unlimited amounts. It's about finding that sweet spot where what you drink feels right for your body and aligns with a balanced diet.

Can Diet Soda Work with a Holistic Lifestyle?

If you're a fan - absolutely. The key is moderation. Mix it up with plenty of flat/sparkling water, herbal teas, and foods high in water content. Remember, it's not just about what you drink; it's about how these choices fit into the bigger picture of your overall health.

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References:

Diet beverages and the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease: a review of the evidence.

Diet soda intake is associated with long-term increases in waist circumference in a biethnic cohort of older adults: the San Antonio Longitudinal Study of Aging.

The effects of water and non-nutritive sweetened beverages on weight loss and weight maintenance: A randomized clinical trial.

The Effect of Non-Nutritive Sweetened Beverages on Postprandial Glycemic and Endocrine Responses: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Gain weight by "going diet?" Artificial sweeteners and the neurobiology of sugar cravings

Do low-calorie sweetened beverages help to control food cravings? Two experimental studies.