5 Apr
2010

Health concerns of Diet Soda

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Diet Coke, 2 Liter plastic bottle

Many people switch to diet sodas to avoid all the calories of regular soda. Health concerns of Diet Soda are still present.

Consumption of diet soda was correlated with weight gain in one study.

Consumption of diet soda correlates with increased metabolic syndrome. Of the 9,000 males and females studied, findings stated that 48% of the subjects were at higher risk for weight gain and elevated blood sugar.

Diet soda drinkers were less likely to consume healthy foods, and that drinking diet soda flavored with artificial sweeteners more than likely increases cravings for sugar flavored sweets.

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Posted on April 5th, 2010
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2 Responses to “Health concerns of Diet Soda”

  1. Vitamin Water Controversy | Easy Eco Blog Says:

    [...] It uses sweeteners from Truvia, a high-purity extract of the stevia leaf. Keep in mind switching to diet sodas has its downsides. There is no free lunch. [...]

  2. Healthy Food Options to Avoid Harmful Chemicals | Easy Eco Blog Says:

    [...] sugary foods especially ones with added high fructose corn syrup.  Diet soda does not help much as they are still empty calories. Avoid Protein Drinks with heavy [...]

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