Regular Soda, Diet Soda or Snapple

Would you rather a regular soda, diet soda  or a Snapple?

Aspartame an artificial sweetener used in many diet sodas is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose and regular sugar, the small amounts needed to sweeten soda result in minimal calorie consumption; this makes aspartame popular for use in diet sodas . However, its effects on the body have raised serious concerns about its use over long periods of time or in large amounts on a daily basis. Many sodas that are labeled as diet or zero calorie beverages contain aspartame. Coke products, including diet Coke, Coke zero, 7Up free, Schweppes also has a line of sodas labeled Slimline, including ginger ale, which contains aspartame.

Fortunately, there are sodas available that do not contain aspartame for those who wish to cut calories without the risks associated with the artificial sweetener. These products use Splenda, an artificial sweetener that is derived from ordinary sugar, or stevia, which is an herb native to regions of North and South America. Stevia is naturally about 300 times sweeter than regular sugar, and because it does not affect blood glucose in the body, it works well for those that must regulate their carbohydrate intake. Stevia has essentially no calories per serving. Splenda contains minimal calories  when used in sodas, the amount used to sweeten a serving is less than five calories, allowing the soda to be labeled by the FDA as a zero calorie product.

Sodas that contain Splenda Pepsi one,  Some diet Cokes but you have to check the label Dr Pepper and all Snapple products.

With or without aspartame, diet sodas are not the best option for those looking to become healthier or to lose weight. Many dieters believe the false assumption that by consuming several diet sodas a day, they will be able to enjoy the taste of soda without all of the sugar and calories contained in regular sodas, and that they are choosing a healthier option. While the calories contained in diet sodas are minimal, there are several reasons why water or other beverages should be consumed instead such as Sugar Cravings, Dehydration, Caffeine addiction and weight gain.

Water consumption is essential for your health, and substituting soda for water can have negative effects on your body.

Source: (Mdhealth.com)