For years, there have been numerous efforts to reduce the consumption of soda. But do you know the real reasons why? There are numerous health risks involved in your average consumer’s choice to choose soda over bottled water or even fruit juice! The cold, hard facts about soda may have you thinking twice the next time you reach for even a can of diet soda!
Aside from the high caloric content, there are over 120 empty calories in this bubbling beverage, which not only have no nutritional value, but also deplete your body of any possible nutrients it could have consumed. How? Remember that sodas have caffeine in them, and caffeine is a diuretic. This increases the volume of urine, pushing out any vital nutrients from your body extremely quickly!
Combining the diuretic effects of caffeine, along with the phosphoric acid, puts a lot of pressure on your pancreas, and depletes calcium from your bones. After enough consumption, your body cannot keep up with the need for insulin, and this may lead to a risks for diabetes and obesity. Additionally, it may become difficult for your body to break down and absorb any natural calories because of any artificial sweeteners! Who knew?
Lastly, remember that soda is extremely acidic. It has a pH of 2.5! That’s closer to battery acid, which has a pH of 1, than it is to water, which has a pH of 7! This not only leads to cavities and wearing down of tooth enamel, but it also leads to stomach problems as well! Other long term and side effects of any kind of soda may lead to caffeine and sugar addiction, weight gain, and heart defects.
