11. Soda
…and yes, diet soda, too contains a lot of added sugar. A single can packs approximately 40 grams of sugar, which means you can easily add 20 sugar cubes in a glass and eat them because it is exactly the same thing.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlighted the fact that drinking sugar-sweetened drinks on a regular basis could lead to type 2 diabetes. Diet sodas seem to be even worse. They contain artificial sweeteners that have negative effects on our bodies, especially when referring to the brain and metabolism.
Although calories are a big problem for your waistline, all nutritionists say it’s better to get them from foods instead of getting them through a straw.
Also of interest:
- 20 Common Foods You Should Never Put in the Cart
- 10 Fast-Food Items That Are Healthier Than We Think
- 30 Foods Your Doctors Will Avoid – and You Should Too!
