8 Reasons to Ditch Soda

Water or soda...

Who has ever been faced with this dilemma?

Considering the large variety of drinks available to us nowadays, it comes as no surprise that water has taken the backseat in our list of priorities. Afterall, after a hard day of work, why drink plain old water when you can treat yourself to a cold, sweet, instantly gratifying soda instead, right?

We know the feeling, and because frequently indulging isn't worth the guilt or consequences to our health, here goes a list of cons related to drinking soda that you should know about.

How Soda Affects the Body

1. Can Cause Weight Gain

2. Can Cause Diabetes

3. Can be Highly Addictive

4. Increases Risk of Heart Disease

5. Increases Risk of Cancer

6. Bad for Your Teeth

7. Increases Risk of Dementia

8. Causes Kidney Stones

These are but a few of the negative impacts that soda can have on the body. Water however has the opposite effect. Below is a list of what water has been proven to do:

How Water Affects the Body

1. Helps with Weight Loss

2. Increases Energy Levels

3. Causes Better Brain Function

4. Essential For Relieving Constipation

5. Treats Kidney Stones

6. Improves Physical Performance

7. Helps to Treat Headaches

8. Helps to Detox

So, the question remains: After learning about all the damage that soda does to the body, and how water works to heal It, what will you choose?

We hope to have inspired you to seek health and well-being with this quick article!

Thank you and see you next time!

Written by Aska Barros