{"id":3445,"date":"2011-02-09T08:19:06","date_gmt":"2011-02-09T13:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=3445"},"modified":"2014-10-26T12:32:21","modified_gmt":"2014-10-26T17:32:21","slug":"soda-seven-reasons-to-think-before-you-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/soda-seven-reasons-to-think-before-you-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"Soda: 7 Reasons to Think Before you Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4139\/4748712752_67a36b76f6_z.jpg\" alt=\"photo\" width=\"241\" height=\"320\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Twicepix on Flickr.com<\/div>\n<p>These days, many of us are more likely to reach for a soda then a glass of water. \u00a0This fizzy beverage may quench our thirst and taste great, but you might be surprised to find out how it affects your body with every can you drink. For many people the extra calories alone are enough of a reason to give up on soda. But after reading this, I hope you realize that the negative effects of drinking soda go far beyond love handles.\u00a0 The next time you reach for your favorite soft drink keep these facts in mind.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weak bones:<\/strong> Studies have found the high level of phosphorus in soda can lead to bone weakening.\u00a0 This puts women\u00a0at an even higher risk for the bone disease osteoporosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dental problems:<\/strong> The fact that soda is liquid sugar is reason enough to cause tooth damage such as staining and cavities.\u00a0 When you add in sodas high acid level you have a recipe for tooth decay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t drink your calories:<\/strong> Packed full of sugar, soda is basically liquid calories.\u00a0 Those who drink it tend to do so in addition to regular meals; this surplus of calories leads to weight gain.\u00a0 \u201cBut I drink diet!\u201d Yes, that is <!--more-->less sugar, but the artificial sweeteners in diet sodas have been shown to increase appetite and lead to more fat stores in the body.\u00a0 Losing weight can be hard enough so don\u2019t put yourself at a disadvantage with this sugary drink.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes:<\/strong> The body struggles to process the high sugar content of soda. This overload can lead to type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dehydration:<\/strong> Many people reach for a soda when there thirsty. The sugars and caffeine found in soda act as diuretics, which increases urine output and can lead to dehydration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased blood pressure:<\/strong> The high fructose corn syrup found in soda is linked to high blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heartburn:<\/strong> Soda has been show to worsen and even cause heartburn.\u00a0 This is no surprise considering he high acid content of most sodas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H_z_cWnsPdk\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soda has become a staple in many of our diets and it may be a shock to find out this beverage is affecting you health.  High in acid and packed with sugar soda does more than tip the scales.  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