Since the average American consumes 56 gallons of soda each year, it's important to evaluate how soft drinks can influence a person’s health. With a little research, it becomes clear that even moderate consumption of soda can be dangerous.

1. 10 reasons to avoid
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SODA

2. The average American drinks
approximately 56 GALLONS of
soda a year.
Some people even admit to
drinking more soda than water
each day, or no water at all.
Soft drinks are a multi-billion
dollar product, and they account
for a quarter of all drinks
consumed in the United States.

3. With Americans consuming
this large amount of soft
drinks each year, it becomes
important to evaluate how
soft drinks can influence
a person’s health.
With a little research, it
becomes clear that even
moderate consumption of
soda can be dangerous.

4. 10 reasons to avoid Soda

5. • A single can of soda contains the equivalent of
10 teaspoons of sugar.
• This amount of sugar, especially in liquid form,
skyrockets the blood sugar and causes an
insulin reaction in the body.
• Over time, this can lead to diabetes or insulin
resistance, not to mention weight gain and other
health problems.
the sugar!

6. • Soda contains phosphoric acid, which
interferes with the body’s ability to
absorb calcium and can lead to
osteoporosis, cavities and bone
softening.
• Phosphoric Acid also interacts with
stomach acid, slowing digestion and
blocking nutrient absorption.
Phosphoric Acid

7. • In diet sodas, aspartame is used as a substitute for
sugar, and can actually be more harmful.
• It has been linked to almost a hundred different health
problems including seizures, multiple sclerosis, brain
tumors, diabetes, and emotional disorders.
• It converts to methanol at warm temperatures and
methanol breaks down to formaldehyde and formic acid.
Artificial Sweeteners

8. • Most sodas contain
caffeine, which has
been linked to certain
cancers, breast lumps,
irregular heart beat,
high blood pressure,
and other problems.
caffeine

9. • The water used in soda is just
simple tap water and can
contain chemicals like
chlorine, fluoride and traces
of heavy metals.
The water

10. • Harvard researchers have
recently positively linked soft
drinks to obesity.
• The study found that 12 year
olds who drank soda were
more likely to be obese than
those who didn’t, and for each
serving of soda consumed
daily, the risk of obesity
increased 1.6 times.
Obesity

11. • Sodas contain High Fructose
Corn Syrup, which obviously
comes from corn.
• Most of this corn has been
genetically modified, and there
are no long term studies
showing the safety of genetically
modified crops, as genetic
modification of crops has only
been around since the 1990s.
Extra Fructose

12. • There is absolutely no nutritional value in
soda whatsoever.
• Not only are there many harmful effects
of soda, but there are not even any
positive benefits to outweigh them.
• Soda is an unnatural substance that
harms the body.
Lack of Nutrients

13. • Because of the high sugar,
sodium and caffeine content in
soda, it dehydrates the body
and over a long period of time
can cause chronic dehydration.
dehydration

14. • Drinking soda regularly causes plaque to
build up on the teeth and can lead to
cavities and gum disease.
bad for the teeth

15. healthy alternatives to Soda

16. If you’re a soda drinker and are looking
for some healthy alternatives, here are a
few suggestions:
• Club soda flavored with a squeeze
of fresh fruit juice or some fresh
ginger root.
• Homemade water kefir– this has
the same fizz and sweetness but with
a boost of probiotics!
• Kombucha– Like kefir, you can make
this at home and it is naturally fizzy
and packed with vitamins

17. Bottom Line…

18. • Soda may taste good and it certainly seem
to have some addictive properties, but the
bottom line is that soda isn’t healthy in any
amount and there is absolutely no reason
or justification for consuming it.
• Sure, some will argue that anything in
moderation is ok, and in most cases, I’d
agree.
• When it comes to soda, the amount of
sugar and additives is so high that I don’t
think “moderation” even exists.
• Just stop drinking soda…your health with
thank you!

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of soda and what to drink instead,
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