Jun 11, 2025 · This study suggests that those who drink high amounts of diet sodas and other diet beverages may significantly increase their risk of diabetes. Soda, whether sweetened with …

Even though diet sodas contain no calories or nutrients, studies show that those who drink them are more likely to gain weight. “Diet drinks are better than other sodas for weight loss and …

Nov 4, 2025 · Sodas with cane sugar are not healthier than those with high-fructose corn syrup. Both sweeteners are metabolized similarly and contribute to negative health outcomes like …

Jul 2, 2024 · Beverages being marketed with health-related claims may be a good way to avoid excess sugar, but their health benefits have not been rigorously studied, experts say.

Jul 30, 2025 · “Artificial sweeteners are often recommended to people at risk of diabetes as a healthier alternative, but our results suggest they may pose their own health risks,” said senior …

Dec 16, 2025 · Foods that contain natural sugars may be better for weight loss and heart health. Refined sugars do not have any nutritional value and may lead to weight gain and heart disease.

Non-caloric artificial sweeteners (NAS) are marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar, but the relationship between consumption of NAS and development of diabetes is unclear.

Mar 25, 2025 · Some studies suggest a link between drinking artificially sweetened sodas and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Regular consumption of diet soda has been linked …

Mar 14, 2022 · The evidence supports the use of LNCSBs as an alternative replacement strategy for SSBs over the moderate term in adults with overweight or obesity who are at risk for or have …

Jul 30, 2024 · However, the question remains: are sugar-free drinks genuinely beneficial for our health, or do they come with hidden drawbacks? This article aims to provide a balanced view by …

Oct 21, 2025 · Natural sugar provides nutrients like fiber that slow digestion and stabilize your blood sugar. In contrast, your body digests refined sugar quickly, which causes blood sugar …

Diet sodas (also known as sugar-free sodas, zero-calorie sodas, low-calorie sodas or zero-sugar sodas) are soft drinks which contain little or no sugar and/or calories. First introduced onto the …

Apr 23, 2025 · Recent research confirms drinking sugar-sweetened beverages every day increases your risk of getting cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. That's the case even if you …

Jan 8, 2025 · Abstract Aims/hypothesis: A positive association between sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and diabetes risk has been shown, with inconsistent evidence between …

Feb 27, 2025 · While some consumers view LNCSs as beneficial for weight control and diabetes management, others remain skeptical due to concerns about artificial ingredients and potential …

Jun 9, 2025 · If you drink sugar in the form of sodas, fruit juices, or energy drinks, you may raise your risk of type 2 diabetes more than you do with sweet foods, a new large meta-analysis found.

Jun 13, 2025 · Dietitians agree that diet soda, often painted as a “bad” drink, can be a part of a healthy diet. Low- and no-calorie sweeteners have proven to be safe when consumed in …

Jul 1, 2023 · A 2023 study shows that avoiding sugary drinks is linked to dramatically lower risks for cardiovascular disease and early death in people who have diabetes. Drinking artificially …

Dec 18, 2018 · Some studies suggest a link between artificially sweetened drinks and diabetes, while others indicate no significant impact when considering factors like pre-existing risk or BMI.

Mar 20, 2025 · But what actually makes a soda healthy? This article reveals exactly what to look for in a healthier soda. And to help you find the best options, we rounded up seven dietitian …

Oct 30, 2025 · While zero-sugar drinks effectively cut calories and sugar from your diet in the short term, they are not a truly healthy alternative. The lack of nutritional value, potential for …