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Risks & Benefits of Coke Zero

Published Jul,08 2011 | By ShaeLee Chatterton

If you're watching your weight and crave the sweet taste of a cola product, you might reach for a bottle of Coca-Cola Zero over its traditional counterpart, Coca-Cola. Launched in 2005, Coke Zero, as it's often called, is marketed as a calorie-free alternative that tastes notably similar to Coca-Cola.

ShaeLee Chatterton began writing professionally in 2007. She has written articles for "Women's Health" magazine online and edited for LA Splash Magazine. She is a fitness nutrition coach through the National Exercise and Sports Trainer Association and is certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise. Chatterton earned a Bachelor of Arts in exercise science and communications at Boise State University.