There’s a reason nutrition experts recommend drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day while limiting soda -- or better yet, avoiding it altogether. Water is calorie-free and hydrating and the benefits are priceless. Soda is loaded with sugar and calories, but does nothing for your health except affect it negatively. While the sweetness of the carbonated beverage may be enticing, ditch the soda pop and reach for water instead.
Today, many kids and adults sip bottled soda pop or sports drinks while on the go. But, did you know most soft drinks contain sugar and caffeine which may actually SPEED UP dehydration? Also, drinking acidic, sugary beverages all day can lead to tooth decay. Heavy soda consumption has also been linked to diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis.
If you're a regular soda drinker, making the switch from soda to water cold turkey can be difficult. Start by upping your water intake by one or two cups per day without making any other changes. As you get used to drinking more water, start cutting back on soda. If you normally drink two 12-ounce cans of soda per day, cut it down to one. If you drink one can, cut your intake down to 6 ounces. Make the transition easier by jazzing up your water. Pour yourself a glass of sparkling water and flavor it with a squeeze of fresh lemon, lime or orange.
Next time you need to quench your thirst reach for a glass of water, not a bottle of sugary soda.
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