Why Juices and Soda are a Major Problem: Weight Gain, Diabetes, Hyperactivity, Gout and More

Depending on what part of the United States you’re from you may call it soda, pop or a soft drink, but universally it can be referred to as the worst beverage choice you can make. You won’t get any nutritional value from this fizzy drink, but what you will get are caffeine, carbonation, simple sugars, fructose or, even worse, sugar substitutes along with food additives such as artificial coloring, flavoring and preservatives.

Yet, the soft drink industry is booming. This once considered occasional treat is now being consumed by Americans as the staple beverage with lunch or dinner every day, or for a snack or pick-me-up in between. An abundance of research is attributing this increase in soft drink consumption to numerous health problems including nutritional depletion, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, the formation of kidney stones and more.

Further, if you’ve switched to fruit juice thinking it’s a healthier option, think again. Fruit juice is also being implicated in weight gain and other health issues, and some believe it should be eliminated from your diet right along with soda.

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