You probably know that soda isn’t the best thing for your body, but have you ever wondered what would happen if you didn’t drink anything else? These are the health hazards you might run into if you down too many cans of cola.
Having a can of your favorite soda every day isn’t going to kill you if that’s how you like to treat yourself. But if you replace drinking water with soda, you’re certainly not doing your body any favors. This video from the AsapScience YouTube channel shows exactly how soda negatively affects your body, and how drinking too much will lead to numerous health problems. Soda eats away the enamel on your teeth, adds extra calories to your diet that are easy to forget about, can age you at the same rate as a typical smoker (if you drink 600 ml of soda a day), and the high-fructose corn syrup used in most soft drinks isn’t easily metabolized by your body. Artificial sweeteners have their own set of problems as well, so swapping in diet sodas won’t help very much. You don’t have to give up soda entirely, but it’s not a bad idea to look into healthier alternatives so it’s not all you drink. And remember, if you’re thirsty, a glass of water is always your best bet.
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How Drinking Too Much Soda Can Affect Your Body