So Da, moment of truth!
- Pravneet Chadha
- Dec 24, 2023
- 1 min read
" Balance what you eat, drink, and do" is a quote we've all read on the Soda cans. Nah I won't bore you with what you already know. A can of regular Soda can contain up to 39 gm of sugar/150 Cal. Soda can make you gain weight.........
We've heard it all the ......
...or have we?
I often find my grandfather sipping on sugar-free sodas as he is a diabetic. Of course, I was alarmed when I heard that the World Health Organization (WHO) is labeling some of the artificial sweeteners as possibly carcinogenic (cancer-causing). Aspartame is now listed as possibly carcinogenic to humans with an acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight. So that means you'll need to consume almost a dozen cans a day to reach that amount (a can of diet soft drink typically contains 200 or 300 mg of aspartame).
In May 2023, WHO released a statement that recommends "against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). "In addition, the systematic review showed potential increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and risk of dying in adults.
So I guess sugary are bad but diet is worse!!
What about Sparkling water? That must be the answer. C'mon, I got to be able to drink something I thought! There seems to be actually some benefit of drinking sparkling drinks without sugars. They can help you hydrate, feel full,relieve constipation and help you de-addict from sugary drinks. The winner seems to be the plain water! No side effects!
Till next time, don't forget to comment on what's your favorite health drink!
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