As an avid foodie and wellness professional, I treat any sort of soda as a rare treat. It has just been found that drinking 16 oz. or more of any cola drink (diet included) has been linked to higher levels of kidney disease. It is thought to be the phosphates in these drinks that are responsible for this connection. The scarey part about this is that Americans guzzle 59 gallons' worth per year! It is best to stick to water, but on the rare occasion that you indulge in a soda, make it Sprite or g… Continue