India has been identified by WHO as the diabetes capital of the world with a staggering population of 30 million diabetics. This has led to the rapid expansion of the sugar free products in the consumer market. But our body is smarter than we think. People think they can just fool the body. But actually the opposite is happening. If you are not giving your body those calories you promised it, maybe your body will retaliate by wanting more calories.
If you are moderating your caffeine intake - it's worth noting that most diet soft drinks have as much (or sometimes even more) caffeine than their sugar-filled counterparts. Calorie-conscious consumers who opt for diet sodas may gain more weight than if they drank sugary drinks because of artificial sweeteners contained in the diet sodas. The sweetners also alter a person's metabolism.
Diet drinks may cause serious cell damage and have the ability to switch off vital parts of DNA. The problem - more usually associated with ageing and alcohol abuse - can eventually lead to cirrhosis of the liver and degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. The findings could have serious consequences for the hundreds of millions of people worldwide who consume fizzy drinks. The food additives, which have been linked to hyperactivity in children are also not left behind. Parents are advised to think carefully about buying drinks with preservatives for their kids who are drinking large amounts. All these drinks contain sodium benzoate which is a preservative that is being used for decades by the billion dollar carbonated drinks industry on a global arena.
Points to Ponder.......
* Just because diet soda is low in calories doesn't mean it can't lead to weight gain.
It may have only 5 or fewer calories per serving but consuming sugary-tasting beverages--even if they're artificially sweetened--may lead to a high preference for sweetness overall. That means sweeter (and more caloric) cereal, bread, dessert, etc.
* Guzzling these drinks all day long inhibits the intake of healthy beverages you need.
Diet soda is 100 percent nutrition-free, and again, it's just as important to actively drink the good stuff as it is to avoid that bad stuff. So one diet soda a day is fine, but if you're gulping down five or six cans, that means you're limiting your intake of healthful beverages, particularly water and tea.
* There remain some concerns over aspartame, the low-calorie chemical used to give diet sodas their flavour.
Aspartame is the most used artificial sweetner and is 180 times sweeter than sugar. The sweetener is safe, but reported side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrohea, memory loss, and mood changes. Certain chronic illnesses that can be worsened or triggered by aspartame include brain tumours, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, birth defects and fibromyalgia.
Bottom line......
Diet soda does you no good, and it might just be doing you wrong. The best way to keep yourself hydrated is by drinking low-calorie, high-nutrient fluids like fresh fruit juices, green tea, lassi, water —and avoiding belt-busting beverages.
If you are moderating your caffeine intake - it's worth noting that most diet soft drinks have as much (or sometimes even more) caffeine than their sugar-filled counterparts. Calorie-conscious consumers who opt for diet sodas may gain more weight than if they drank sugary drinks because of artificial sweeteners contained in the diet sodas. The sweetners also alter a person's metabolism.
Diet drinks may cause serious cell damage and have the ability to switch off vital parts of DNA. The problem - more usually associated with ageing and alcohol abuse - can eventually lead to cirrhosis of the liver and degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. The findings could have serious consequences for the hundreds of millions of people worldwide who consume fizzy drinks. The food additives, which have been linked to hyperactivity in children are also not left behind. Parents are advised to think carefully about buying drinks with preservatives for their kids who are drinking large amounts. All these drinks contain sodium benzoate which is a preservative that is being used for decades by the billion dollar carbonated drinks industry on a global arena.
Points to Ponder.......
* Just because diet soda is low in calories doesn't mean it can't lead to weight gain.
It may have only 5 or fewer calories per serving but consuming sugary-tasting beverages--even if they're artificially sweetened--may lead to a high preference for sweetness overall. That means sweeter (and more caloric) cereal, bread, dessert, etc.
* Guzzling these drinks all day long inhibits the intake of healthy beverages you need.
Diet soda is 100 percent nutrition-free, and again, it's just as important to actively drink the good stuff as it is to avoid that bad stuff. So one diet soda a day is fine, but if you're gulping down five or six cans, that means you're limiting your intake of healthful beverages, particularly water and tea.
* There remain some concerns over aspartame, the low-calorie chemical used to give diet sodas their flavour.
Aspartame is the most used artificial sweetner and is 180 times sweeter than sugar. The sweetener is safe, but reported side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrohea, memory loss, and mood changes. Certain chronic illnesses that can be worsened or triggered by aspartame include brain tumours, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, birth defects and fibromyalgia.
Bottom line......
Diet soda does you no good, and it might just be doing you wrong. The best way to keep yourself hydrated is by drinking low-calorie, high-nutrient fluids like fresh fruit juices, green tea, lassi, water —and avoiding belt-busting beverages.
Thanks for this article. You have enlightened me on this topic a lot.
Thanks for this article. You have enlightened me on this topic a lot.
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