Sunday 15 April 2012

Does soda make you fat?

Drinking soda can lead to excessive accumulation of fat in your body.

It is believed that over-consumption of soda that contain sugar is a leading cause of obesity.

What does soda contain?


Regular soft drinks are loaded with sugar. One can of sugar soda may contain as much as ten teaspoons of sugar.

For example; a 12-ounce can of Pepsi contains about 40g of sugar which will provide about 150 calories.
Similarly, a can of coca-cola have 39g of sugar.

In addition to sugar, soft drinks contain many other ingredients that can increase your apatite.

How does soda make you fat?


Soft drinks constitute the leading source of added sugar in the diet. The level of consumption often exceed the recommended daily limits for added sugar consumption.


A study conducted in the UK revealed that more than 60 percent of students drink at least one can of fizzy drink daily.

Too much consumption of sweetened beverages has a real impact when it comes to weight problems.

Consumption of soda has been increasing significantly. The dramatic rise in soft drink consumption coincides almost exactly with the significant increase in obesity rates.

The taste and flavor of fizzy drinks make you addicted to them. When you drink these sweetened sodas, you will get extra calories. The excess calories will be stored in the body as fat. As a result, you will gain weight.

In addition, fizzy drinks make you feel hungry. They stimulate your apatite. If you drink a can of coca-cola, you will eat more after that. In many occasions, that will be a junk food. They will contribute the accumulation of fat in your belly.

How to avoid soft drinks?


  • Develop a habit of drinking water before and after each meal.
  • Avoid visiting fast food restaurants. They always ask you "what drink would you like?" You do not have a choice of saying "water." You have to choose either Coke or Pepsi.
  • Always carry a bottle of water. It will help you avoid drinking soda when you are thirsty.
  • Never store fizzy drinks in your fridge.
  • What about diet soda? Say no to them also. They may increase your apatite and make you eat more.
  • Do not forget that energy drinks also have lots of sugar. So avoid them.

 It is obvious that over-consumption of soda can make you fat. Fizzy drinks are a major cause of obesity in the world.

Some shocking facts about soda.


  • Drinking soda and other energy drinks is a major cause of obesity in children and teenagers.
  • Drinking one extra can of soda per day can increase your body weight by 15 pounds in one year.
  • Carbonated drinks may increase the risk of developing osteoporosis.
  • Fizzy drinks can cause kidney stones.
  • Phosphoric acid found in the soda can damage your teeth.