(Natural News) It’s no secret that soda is one of the unhealthiest drinks out there, but that doesn’t stop people from consuming it. That being said, this recent research might change people’s minds. In the largest cohort of its kind, a group of 50 researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) studied the […]

(Natural News) The added sugar in soda makes it one of the unhealthiest drinks in the world. On top of raising blood sugar and contributing to abdominal fat, European researchers found that soda can also lead to an earlier death. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study demonstrates that daily consumption of two or more sodas – diet or […]

(Natural News) Despite sodas containing too much sugar and warnings by numerous studies that they can cause health problems, carbonated beverages remain popular among consumers. But here’s another bad thing researchers have linked to the consumption of fizzy drinks: an increased risk of osteoporosis. Soda ingredients and how they affect your bone health Sugary sodas contain harmful ingredients like artificial […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli, such as damaged cells, germs, and irritants. This may sound benign, but inflammation can be very deadly and has been linked to eight of the 10 leading causes of death. Inflammatory responses can be triggered by a lot of things, and one of them […]

(Natural News) People who want to lose weight might want to think twice before drinking so-called “low-calorie” or “zero-calorie” sweetened drinks, especially since it’s not that different from regular sweetened drinks, according to a recent study in Pediatric Obesity. In their paper, researchers from George Washington University (GW) in Washington D.C. revealed that children and teens who drank low-calorie sweetened beverages […]

(Natural News) Food and beverage companies have studied the human brain to figure out the best way to addict you to their products. Using flavor science, these companies have found the most efficient way to excite your taste buds and incite pleasure in your brain. This mad science is done in the light of day, […]

(Natural News) Diets can be difficult to maintain, and this is why most dieters love having cheat days. However, a study published in the journal Nutrients warns that if you’re on the ketogenic diet, indulging in glucose-rich snacks on your cheat day may damage your blood vessels. Jonathan Little, senior author of the study and an associate […]

(Natural News) Some people mistakenly believe that consuming sugary snacks and beverages can give them a sugar rush, or increased energy and alertness. However, a study published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews warns that sugar worsens your mood and makes you feel more tired. The study was conducted by researchers from Humboldt University of Berlin, Lancaster […]

(Natural News) Cakes and cookies are sweet, guilty pleasures, but consuming too many sugary drinks and sweets can be bad for your well-being. In fact, the consumption of too much sugar is linked to different health conditions like diabetes and obesity. The health risks associated with sugar consumption A lot of processed foods contain added sugar. If […]

(Natural News) Choosing “diet” beverages might help you keep your calorie counts down, but your health problems will start to add up pretty significantly if you drink them on a regular basis. A recent study looked into the effects that consuming diet drinks – which are any beverages that have been sweetened with artificial sugar […]