Diet Soda, New Guidelines, and Why You Don’t Need to Panic

If you’ve seen the recent headlines suggesting the government wants Americans to cut back on diet soda, you’re not alone if your first reaction was confusion. For years, diet soda was positioned as the “better” choice. Then came concerns about sugar. Now, attention has shifted to artificial sweeteners. And once again, many people are left wondering: Am I supposed to stop drinking this now? As a registered dietitian who helps people heal their relationship with food, I want to gently...