6 ways in which sugary, fizzy drinks are ruining your health

We all know that sugary cold drinks are bad news, but what do they actually do to our bodies? Vogue lists out the physical consequences of your soda addiction Are carbonated drinks quite the death knell they seem to be? Nutritionist Harpreet Pasricha and health coach Payal Kothari are of the stance that they in fact are. Studies have shown that sodas (even the diet and low sugar versions), to be a reason behind poor dental health and gut health , and in extreme cases, correlated with cancer and heart disease. Needed a reason to kick the one-can-a-day habit? We’re giving you six, along with details on what each type of carbonated drink does to your body. The different kinds of carbonated drinks (and how they affect you) “Carbonated water or sparkling water is water in which carbon dioxide is dissolved artificially. Sparkling waters generally do not contain any artificial flavouring, though some flavoured options may have citric acid or natural sweeteners added in, along with caffeine and sodium. These are generally enjoyed by themselves, and are a very common alternative to water,” explains Pasricha. Compared to other forms of soda, the health risk of increased consumption of sparkling water are minimum. There are few researches that point out the correlation of sparkling water with poor gut health (acidic reflux, gas or flatulence) due to the processes of dissolving carbon dioxide in water. “Some people may observe bloating and water retention after consuming sparkling water. This happens because sparkling water has a lower PH and is acidic in nature,” she warns. Club soda is artificially produced by passing pressurised carbon dioxide through water. “To enhance taste, club soda generally contains additives such as table salt, sodium bicarbonate, or potassium bicarbonate to add a slightly salty flavour. This is most […]

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