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.

The basis of what makes Diet Coke a diet-oriented alternative to the original recipe version of Coca-Cola is its lack of ...

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 ...