Its time to rethink what youre sipping on throughout the day.
Theyre often loaded with added sugar.
And while enjoying these drinks occasionally is fine, regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages isnt great for your heart.
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While they may seem innocuous, sweetened beverages can negatively affect numerous aspects of health, including your heart.
Considering that heart disease is the No.
However, theres something unique about sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) that makes them especially harmful.
SSBs are particularly concerning because they deliver large quantities of sugar in a liquid form.
However, more serious health issues may arise when drinking SSBs becomes a regular occurrence.
Wondering what to drink instead?
Try one of thesedietitian-recommended no-added sugar drinks to keep you hydrated.
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