Drink Less Soda for Better Health
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The American Heart Association estimates that people drink an average of 17 teaspoons of sugar a day. It is recommended that women drink 6 teaspoons and men drink 9 teaspoons of sugar each day. The sugars found in soda can have many negative effects, including an increased risk of:
- Diabetes
- Inflammation
- High blood pressure
- Tooth decay
- Unwanted weight gain
- Increased heart rate
- Insomnia
- Weakened bones
- Skin aging and wrinkles
Soda can be highly addictive for many who drink it because it releases dopamine, which is a feel-good hormone that helps you feel happy.
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