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One sugary drink a day increases risk of deadly diseases by 18% despite exercising, study shows
Maintaining an active lifestyle is essential for overall well-being, but it doesn’t magically mitigate serious health issues if you don’t watch what you eat and drink.
It’s a common habit to combine sugar-sweetened drinks with daily meals, but a study warns about the adverse effects it can have on you, including increased risk of some critical illnesses.
One sugary drink a day contributes to critical illnesses
We recently told you how many cans of diet cokes you can drink daily before it becomes “dangerous”. However, even one can result in serious health issues in the long run, overpowering the benefits of an active lifestyle.
The study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that drinking just one sugary drink daily – whether your favorite soda or fruit juice – can significantly increase your risk of heart disease and stroke no matter how much you exercise.
The researchers studied data from more than 1,00,000 Americans collected over 30 years and found that their activity levels did little to prevent illnesses if they didn’t watch their diet.
The study notes that drinking just one sugary drink a day is associated with approximately 18% increased risk of cardiovascular disease regardless of your physical activities.
If you consumed two sugary drinks a day with about 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week, the risk of developing the said diseases was still high at 21%.
Artificial sugar hurts your brain too
The dangers of artificial sweeteners are long-established, with health experts urging the population to consider safer alternatives.
Even though cardio-fitness through activities such as running, swimming, or cycling increases longevity, substituting your daily sugar intake with natural sources of sugar protects your brain and body as well.
Neuroscientist and Alzheimer’s disease researcher, Dr. Robert Love, extensively talks about foods that hurt the brain, including artificial sugar. He suggests using healthier alternatives to curb your sweet cravings, including Allulose, Monk Fruit, and Stevia.
Artificial sugar is also associated with chronic pain which can be reduced by fixing your diet in four simple steps.
