The Link Between Sweeteners and Cravings
Artificial sweeteners in diet soda can create an imbalance in your body’s hunger and reward systems. This may increase cravings for sugary or high-calorie foods.
Indirect Calorie Increase
Although diet soda contains few calories, the cravings it induces can lead to overeating, indirectly increasing your daily caloric intake.
Conclusion
Though low in calories, diet soda may increase your total caloric intake by triggering cravings for unhealthy foods.