Discussion: Are soft drinks unhealthy?

The list of side effects of drinking soft drinks contains many severe diseases. Soft drinks look innocent, but their long-term effects are significant. Drinking soft drinks in any form is not recommended. They also make us gain weight much faster than the same calories of natural beverages. Diet drinks are also very harmful as they contain artificial sweeteners that the liver and kidneys have to neutralize.

A soft drink typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener, and natural or artificial flavoring. The sweetener may be sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, sugar substitutes (in the case of diet drinks), or some combination of these. Soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives, and other ingredients.

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