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#297: Are diet drinks just as bad for you as the sugary counterpart?

October 17, 2025 • Aleksa the Sports Dietitian • Episode 297

There has been many discussions and discourses around diet soft drinks and artificially sweetened products.

Whether they are safe and how they compare with their original sugary, “full strength” versions etc etc.

So what is the 101? What is the big deal? What is the truth?

In this episode, I deep dive into this topic and explain my take on this and my perspective as a Dietitian on the age old question of: are diet drinks safe and better than going full sugar?

DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.

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