Alternatives to Diet Soda 

If you want to drink diet soda as a replacement drink while on a weight loss plan, there are healthier alternatives. Try making water your go-to beverage. You can add a little natural flavor to your water by throwing in some fruit slices or a couple of mint leaves.  

Many dieters also tend to use diet soda as an appetite suppressant, but there are other ways to accomplish the same effect. You can try: {relatedarticles}

• nibbling on very low-calorie foods, such a celery or lettuce;
• keeping your mind distracted and busy until your next meal;
• chewing sugar-free, dentist-recommended gum; and
• brushing your teeth (many people dislike eating directly after brushing). 

Lesson for the day: Think twice before you pop the can of another diet soda. Your teeth and your body will thank you.