confess to drinking diet soft drinks regularly<\/a>. The thought is that \u201cdiet\u201d means healthier, when diet soda consumption increases the risk of weight gain and higher blood sugar levels. The health aspects aside, the question remains: do these drinks, diet or not, help hydrate the body? It\u2019s natural to wonder, considering that they are fluids. Continue reading to see what the experts say.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHealth Benefits Of Soda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n First of all, soda offers zero health benefits. We just wanted to clarify that before moving forward. Whether regular or diet, caffeinated or not, all soda varieties negatively affect your health. The sugar has its own effects on health, but the high phosphate levels can decrease bone health, according to a 2016 study. Both the sugar and acid in soda are bad for your oral health, contributing to cavities and the erosion of tooth enamel. Those are just the negatives before entering the realm of hydration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water vs. Soda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n From a nutritional standpoint, water is the superior beverage to any soda on the market. According to USDA data, an average cola is about 89% water, which means that about 11 of 12 ounces in a can of soda can count toward your fluid intake<\/strong>. Some of you may interpret that news as, “Yay, soda helps me hydrate,” but that’s not exactly the case. The other 11% of ingredients in that soda should make you pause before the can ever reaches your lips. An average 12-ounce can of soda contains nearly nine teaspoons of sugar. Additionally, diet soda doesn\u2019t exhibit the same health benefits as water. Despite the calorie-free nature of diet soda, research shows that diet soda drinkers are more likely to eat unhealthier foods throughout the day. One study found that post-menopausal women who drank more than two diet sodas per week increased their risk of stroke by 23%, and heart disease by 29%. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWater quickly hydrates the body and doesn\u2019t contain the preservatives, colors, added sugars, and other ingredients in soda. One recent study found that drinking 20.3 ounces of water can alleviate mild dehydration within 45 minutes. Water is the ideal beverage to consume if you need to hydrate or rehydrate, for example, after a workout. You have to replenish the water you lose via sweat, which you can do easily by drinking water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some soda varieties contain caffeine, which may have a diuretic effect on certain people. The more you urinate, the more you deplete your fluid levels. Although most sodas are typically low in caffeine, be mindful that it can have a diuretic effect on the body. That means that you have to do your best to rehydrate the body with water, herbal teas, and electrolytes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoda vs. Seltzer: Which One Hydrates Better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you are going to drink a carbonated beverage, dietitians encourage you to drink seltzer water that is free of \u201cnatural flavors,\u201d sugars, and artificial sweeteners. Plain carbonated water is more hydrating than soda and doesn\u2019t contain caffeine, added sugars, or colors. If you have find that you have a soda problem, as in you drink too much, consider switching to seltzer to get your carbonation fix. It\u2019s just as fizzy and doesn\u2019t impair your health in the same way soda does. You can also flavor your seltzer water by adding a squeeze of fresh citrus or homemade fruit juice. <\/p>\n
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