Diet Soda Will Cost You Less Than the Sugary Stuff

Pinching pennies? Then you might have to switch to diet soda if you're in the New York area. NY Governor David Paterson is unveiling a so-called 'obesity' tax of 15 percent on all drinks except milk, juice, diet soda and bottled water. This means, of course, that a one-Litre bottle of regular Coke will cost $1.15, while a same-sized bottle of Diet Coke will cost just $1.00. It doesn't seem like much, but it can really add up.

I like the idea -- and diet soda is sure better for your waistline -- but is it better for you? The jury's still out on that one.

Will it work? In tough financial times (like now), it just might -- people who are addicted to soda might switch to diet to save, if they can stand the taste, that is. But I suspect those who are really addicted to soda will splurge for their favourite brand, tubby tax or not. What do you think?