Because its not just about what you eat.
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Key Takeaways
When it comes to your health, small day-to-day habits can make a big difference.
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Like limiting sugary soft drinks.
If you enjoy the occasional soda, youre hardly alone.
Trouble is, soda doesnt just supply lots of empty calories.
How does this happen?
Heres what they told us.
However, sipping this fizzy beverage frequently supplies lots of added sugars.
Why are added sugars such a problem?
The negative health impacts of soda are also due, in part, to what it lacks.
Aside from adding lots of added sugar and calories to your day, sodas have little nutritional value.
So what can you do?
Opt for beverages that offer health-promoting nutrients, like milk or unsweetened tea or coffee.
Thats because our bodies dont recognize the calories in a soda versus those from food the same way.
Over time, these excess calories can lead to weight gain and a host of other health conditions.
And excess added sugar from things like sugary beverages can negatively impact your microbiome.
Your Oral Health May Improve
Another perk of reducing your sugar-sweetened soda intake is better oral health.
Even the occasional sugar-sweetened beverage.
Thats why dietitians say sugar-sweetened soda is the most important drink to limit if you want to live longer.
The good news is there are lots of flavorfuland even fizzyalternatives that can help you kick the habit.
Youll quench your thirst and age more gracefully while youre at it!
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