Sivaranjani Sivakumar

If you spend any time on TikTok, you’ve likely seen the latest trend going viral on the popular social media platform: a concoction called “healthy coke.” “Healthy coke” refers to a very simple combination of sparkling seltzer water and balsamic vinegar. TikTok user Amanda Jones, a California-based actor, made the drink a viral sensation after posting a video of her making it to her account. She says the idea for the mixture came from her Pilates instructor. In the video, she says “it tastes just like Coke.” What made the drink really go viral was the series of videos made by others gagging and scrunching up their faces in disgust after giving it a sip, joking about how it doesn’t necessarily taste like the famous American soft drink. So, just how healthy is “healthy coke?” According to experts, the concoction’s name is a bit of a misnomer. The drink could have negative effects on your digestion and oral health. Here’s why they say it’s important to research new health trends and why it’s important to remember that just because something is going viral, doesn’t mean it’s true.