The word “diet” in “diet soda” can be misleading. While these
drinks contain no calories or sugar, the consumption of them can lead to weight
gain and other damaging health effects. These include heightened risks for
heart disease and type 2 diabetes, weaker teeth and bones, and an irregular metabolism.
Those who consume diet soft drinks while dieting and exercising
tend to actually consume more calories than those who cut soda all together. It’s
a mental trick; if you saved calories by ordering a diet soda versus an alternative
drink, then it’s okay to eat a bit more. In most cases, this is false. This
leads to excessive calorie consumption, and in turn, weight gain.
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