For example, one 20 - ounce
bottle of regular soda has about 240 calories and 64 grams of carbohydrate (all from sugar).
Most recently, a 2012 Harvard study found that one daily 12 - ounce
serving of regular soda «was linked to a 19 percent increase in the relative risk of cardiovascular disease,» according to the New York Times.
Another study in overweight and obese people found that consuming one can
of regular soda daily for six months led to increased levels of uric acid, a trigger for inflammation and insulin resistance.
Take into consideration a cup of chopped tomatoes has 2.5 grams of fructose while a can
of regular soda contains 23 grams!