Doctor’s warning against viral ‘protein Diet Coke’ trend

It’s been touted as a healthier way to savour the fizzy drink, but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Diet Coke is one of those products that enjoys a cult following, which becomes particularly evident in offices around the world when 3pm rolls around and cravings for a sweet treat kick in. But with a less-than-ideal nutritional profile and a growing body of research about its effects on the body, it’s little wonder fans have been experimenting with ways to “healthify” the drink. Enter the latest TikTok trend that sees people adding protein shakes to their beloved soft drink, something that’s been creatively coined “protein Diet Coke” .

But is it really as healthy as it sounds?.