We love its sparkling, its sweet taste, its comforting side… Soda has a little something addictive. However, behind this popular drink lies a much less trivial impact on our health – and in particular on our bones. Yes, our bones! It’s not necessarily the first thing you think of when you open a cold can, but the long-term effects are definitely worth taking a closer look.
An empty drink… that weighs heavy
Soda isn’t just water and sugar. It’s mostly one high concentration of fast sugars which bring nothing good to the body. As they do not fill you up (unlike a good meal), they encourage you to snack more… Result: we consume more calories without even realizing it. And this “small extra kilo” that we can’t explain? It could definitely come from there.
Your bones also have a say
One of the effects little known soda concerns our skeleton. Some sodas, especially cola ones, contain phosphoric acid. This component, combined with caffeine and a diet low in calcium (since sodas often replace more nutritious drinks), can contribute to a gradual decrease in bone density. Adolescents and women in particular have every interest in paying attention, because bone health is built very early in life.continued on next page
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