> there's absolutely no evidence at all that it helps with weight loss I didn't claim this. "Healthy" food is a subjective term, and to most people does not me

> there's absolutely no evidence at all that it helps with weight loss I didn't claim this. "Healthy" food is a subjective term, and to most people does not mean "something that makes you loose weight". Compared to non-diet pop, it is a healthy alternative. If you're trying to loose weight, stick with water. If you are managing your weight fine and enjoy pop, diet is better than non-diet. The studies you linked to support this.