10 Reasons to Quit Drinking Soda

1. Phosphorus contributes to bone loss by inhibiting the absorption of calcium.
2. High fructose corn syrup is linked to high blood sugar and diabetes.
3. The sugar and acid in soda cause tooth decay. Kids who drink soda on average have more cavities than kids who do not drink soda.
4. Drinking either regular or diet soda is linked to obesity.
5. There are so many better (and tastier) things to drink than soda!
6. The average soda has no nutritional value.
7. According to Harvard researchers, the risk of childhood obesity increases 1.6 times with each additional daily serving of soda consumed.
8. High fructose corn syrup is processed through the liver and is the sugar that is most easily converted to fat.
9. A can of soda contains up to 13 teaspoons of sugar.
10. Carbonated drinks are linked to acid reflux, and esophageal cancer.

And "diet" soda may be worse:

1. Aspartame causes nerve damage, headaches, and blurred vision.
2. Studies have shown that replacing regular soda with diet soda does not improve weight loss.
3. New studies link Aspartame in diet soda to sugar cravings.
   
4. Experts believe that tricking your palate with artificial sweetener can cause the body to want the sugar in another form.

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