QuickCheck: Are 'sugar-free' carbonated drinks healthier?

Sugar is a universal weak-spot. This is especially true when attempting to lose weight. Many crave for and succumb to the temptation of a sugary snack or a carbonated drink every now and again.

Understandably, many beverage brands have released a range of “zero”, “sugar free” or “diet” products using alternatives to sugar, and marketed them as healthier options to their predecessors.