Zevia. A lesser-known product line, Zevia produces diet sodas that are sweetened with stevia. The sodas contain no calories, and they are available in assorted flavors. Traditional cola flavor is available, as are ginger ale, a ginger root beer flavor, orange, lemon-lime, and black cherry.
Wait, Is Stevia Actually a Healthier Alternative to Sugar?
- Keep reading for the truth about stevia.
- Stevia is a safe alternative to sugar, but eat it in moderation.
- There’s evidence that Stevia causes gene mutations—and that there may be safer alternatives to use.
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (herbal glycerite)
- Add desired amount of the cut stevia leaves in a jar (recommend at least a quarter of a cup).
- Mix 3 parts glycerin with 1 part water, appropriate for the size of your container (the leaves should be covered in the mixture).
- Add vegetable glycerin mixture to the jar, mix gently, and tightly cover.
The short answer is that Diet Coke is actually worse for you in certain ways than regular Coke is. That is because the use of artificial sweeteners in diet coke instead of regular sugar leads to crossed wires in your metabolic pathways.