I shed a tear every time I see someone gulping down a diet soda. I really do. Why? Because they are bad for you! Ask yourself... how is it possible that a diet soda can taste sweet, ALMOST like the real thing, and have ZERO CALORIES? Nothing should have ZERO calories except water. The fact that a diet soda has flavor and is zero calories tells you that something is up. Something UNNATURAL. And sadly, many will read this and still won't care.
Let me try again. Do you know why diet sodas can still taste sweet and have zero calories? Well, that's because food scientists have invented artificial sweeteners that will sweeten without the calories. These artificial sweeteners are not natural, but instead are a combination of chemicals. Artificial sweeteners come in a bunch of different names: aspartame (i.e Sweet 'n Low), sucralose (i.e. Splenda), acesulfame potassium, saccharin, cyclamate, etc. But they are all man-made. And these may even be carcinogenic, as in, they may cause cancer.
Still not enough? Wait, there's more. Diet sodas are commonly a staple of a dieter's diet, a way to indulge without the calories and still lose weight. But studies have shown that those who drink diet sodas are not losing extra weight. In fact, studies show that the risk of type II diabetes, obesity, and other issues increases for those who consume diet soda regularly. Additionally, I was told by a nutritionist once that artificial sweeteners are essentially toxins to your body that your liver has to eliminate. But since the liver can only break down those toxins at a slow rate, excess toxins are stored in your lymph nodes, which causes water retention in all the wrong places (think stomach, hips, under arms, anywhere prone to "flab"). Side bar: If you are not able to lose weight in stubborn areas, you may want to look at your intake of artificial sweeteners.
How many people do you know who have lost weight simply by switching from regular soda to diet soda? Probably not many. That's because switching to diet soda without making a lifestyle change (exercising more... eating better) is futile.
If you want to save calories and support weight loss, drink water. And lots of it.
Water is the best thing for you. And it's the only safe, natural zero-calorie beverage that was not created in a lab.
Don't fall for these SHORT CUTS. There is no substitute for good 'ole exercise and nutrition.
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