I used to drink all different kinds of soda up until a couple of months ago. I must admit I feel a lot better. I don't get reflux hardly at all, and I don't feel bloated like I used to (less gas if you know what I mean!). So I 've come to the conclusion that soda is no good for my body, (maybe Gingerale is ok, who knows) but there is very little out there that is.. even the fruits & vegetables have all kinds of chemicals on/in them. It's really amazing what we put in our bodies.
I drink Vitamin Water now with the highest content of vitamin C and other B vitamins. I get the 32oz bottles. I feel energetic after I drink a couple of servings (16oz) and don't drag my feet like before with soda. Working on quitting coffee now but that's going to be a lot harder than soda. I am down to 2 cups/day, down from 3-4 cups, and feel better already.