Why are zero sugar or diet versions of soft drinks often described as worse for you?
In: Biology
Besides what the others have stated it’s also like to suggest psychological reasons diet sodas should be avoided.
First, if you’re trying to eat healthier you should try to break your addiction to sweetness, otherwise you’ll keep craving it and are more likely to trip up and break your diet.
Second some people see it as a free pass. Oh, I had a diet soda, so I’ll get this meal that’s 800 more calories than I was going to get. Kind of like how one might splurge on a couple donuts because they plan on going to the gym later.
If you’re drinking regular, then you’re probably not trying to fool yourself that you’re being healthy, at least as it comes to carbs and calories.
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