If you make a habit of drinking cola every day, your physical and mental health can suffer a lot. The same goes for refreshing “fruit” juices, but with lots of sugar!
Americans are champions when it comes to soft drink consumption. right CDC, more than 30% of adults consume at least one cola per day. And the percentage is even higher among young people: 43% consume at least one drink of this type every day.
Surely you already know that these sweetened carbonated drinks are harmful because of the sugar they contain. But the disastrous effects are not only felt on body weight, as you might be tempted to think!
Diabetes, depression, gingivitis, Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune conditions, heart attack or stroke – all of these can be the result of an accumulation of risk factors that we can keep in check, among which is the consumption of sugary juices.
Find out below the disastrous impact of daily consumption of sweetened juices.
10 reasons to stop drinking cola every day
Nobody says you can’t treat yourself to a glass of juice every now and then. But don’t make a habit of consuming such drinks daily and in large quantities.
Here’s why sweetened sodas are bad for your health!
Juices make you fat
A single can of 330 milliliters of cola has almost 40 grams of sugar in its composition and brings you “as a gift” no less than 140 calories.
If you’re curious about how many calories are accumulated in a year by consuming a cola every day, find out that they add up to more than 50,000, which is the equivalent of 6.5 kilograms deposited.
And these kilograms are not imaginary, but actually deposited, especially in the form of fat and especially in women, according to a study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
If you drink cola every day, you will be constantly hungry
Because of their high sugar content, fizzy drinks lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar, followed by an equally steep drop in blood sugar. As a result, there is a feeling of hunger and, above all, the desire to eat foods rich in bad carbohydrates.
A study published in American Journal of Public Health shows that people who drink cola every day consume 17% more calories than they need.
Daily juice consumption, increased risk of diabetes
Numerous studies have revealed that an excessive consumption of sweet foods, rich in carbohydrates and acidic juices is closely related to the occurrence of diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
For example, a meta-analysis that included more than 300,000 people showed that the risk of diabetes was 26% higher among those who consumed one or two sweetened carbonated drinks per day.
Your memory suffers if you drink cola every day
Daily consumption of sugary carbonated drinks is associated with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, according to a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
According to the results obtained from the monitoring of 40,000 adults, those who used to consume juices daily scored much worse on memory tests. In addition, imaging scans indicated a reduction in gray matter in them.
Sugar in juices increases the risk of autoimmune diseases
The sinful sugar is not only to blame for extra pounds, but also for rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune diseases.
According to a study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutritionexcessive consumption of sugary juices can increase the risk of autoimmune diseases by up to 60%.
Moreover, it can worsen their symptoms, such as pain or swelling in the fingers, knees or other joints.
Belly fat caused by excessive juicing
Several studies have shown that belly fat or visceral fat is often a consequence of excess fructose, an ingredient often used in the composition of juices, but also in beer, sweets or even in basic foods such as bread.
One such study published in Journal of Clinical Investigation showed that people who frequently consume drinks or foods high in fructose have excess visceral fat.
This is not only unsightly, but also dangerous. This is because it “suffocates” vital organs such as the heart, liver, etc. Belly fat also significantly increases the risk of insulin resistance, inflammation, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sugar-rich juices “feed” the bacteria in your mouth
If you’re wondering why your breath smells bad, one possible answer may be drinking too much juice and too little water. The sugar in the juices “feeds” the bacteria that promote bad breath and causes the appearance of cavities and tartar.
In addition, acidic juices attack the enamel of the teeth and promote their thinning as well as their staining. Over time, all these unresolved issues lead to periodontitis, a disease that can literally leave you without teeth in your mouth.
The risk of heart attack or stroke is 30% higher among juice drinkers
Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of mortality in the world. They are favored by many risk factors, including the consumption of sugar-rich juices, which leads to obesity, high cholesterol levels, increased blood pressure, blood sugar imbalances and many other problems.
A study published in the journal Circulation showed that the risk of heart attack and stroke is 30% higher in people who consume sugary carbonated drinks daily.
Juicing steals years off your life
The more juices you drink, the faster you will age and the shorter your life years will be.
A research published in American Journal of Public Health revealed that a 500 milliliter bottle of juice consumed daily can “steal” at least 4 years off your life.
Sugar can promote or “maintain” depression
It’s no longer a secret that commercial juices abound in sugar, whose destructive effects are felt on all levels.
But recent studies indicates that depression can also be a consequence of excess sugary drinks and foods.
Although the cause is not known for certain, it is possible that sugar disrupts the balance of chemicals in the brain, thus favoring the development of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety or panic attacks.
2023-06-09 18:39:25
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