They say that:
... Carbonated drinks contain too much sugar, therefore increase the risk of developing obesity and diabetes.
Classic carbonated drinks, addressed to a wide range of consumers, contain natural sugar. And if we belong to the fans of the pop, consider their sweetness in the overall energy value of the diet. If the intake of calories from food and beverages will significantly exceed the amount of energy consumed, the risk of overweight and the problems associated with it - obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes - is indeed increasing. But the role of drinks, even sweet ones, is not so important. It is important to calculate the total energy value of your menu. There are such drinks that do not contain sugar at all. To reduce caloric content and preserve the taste, sugar is replaced with sweeteners (sugar substitutes). This low-calorie drink is for people with a problem of excess weight or diabetes.
... Pop is harmful to tooth enamel and provokes the development of caries.
One of the main causes of caries is the deficiency of fluoride in the tooth enamel. The fact is that when carbohydrates are cleaved by bacteria, an acid that damages the enamel is formed in the oral cavity. If fluoride is not enough, a conditional triangle appears: fluorine - bacteria - carbohydrates. Of these three factors, only the first two can be affected. To exclude the intake of carbohydrates (fruits, cereals, bread, sweets) into the oral cavity is unrealistic, and the restriction of the consumption of sweet drinks in itself can not reduce the risk of caries. To avoid it, pay more attention to oral hygiene and monitor the amount of fluoride. Its sources are water, supplements in vitamin complexes, special toothpastes.
... Carbon dioxide in the composition of sweet carbonated drinks with fruit juice is harmful to the stomach and intestines.
Such hypotheses, being decades on hearing, are perceived as true. But there are no serious scientific studies on this subject, and therefore, there is no confirmation of them either. But the results of experiments of scientists have shown that love for a pop does not increase the risk of malignant neoplasms of the esophagus, stomach and intestines - the most serious and potentially fatal diseases.
... Sweet pops are especially harmful to children. They should be excluded from the children's menu.
Healthy children can be allowed to enjoy sweet soda, but in a reasonable amount. In any case, natural juices, milk, pure water should prevail in the children's diet. A carbonated drink with fruit juice is better to take the role of delicacies. You need to choose those that contain natural ingredients - sugar, natural dyes, etc. But for babies with overweight or diabetes, sweet effervescent drinks should not be given or strictly dose quantities.
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... Sweet carbonated drinks are washed out of the body by calcium and contribute to the development of osteoporosis.
This is not true. Today, experts agree that the substances in the composition of sweet drinks do not significantly affect the exchange of calcium and its amount in the body. It turns out that sweet soda can not be the cause of osteoporosis. And to avoid insidious disease, observe a balanced diet with the presence of all vitamins, microelements and nutrients.
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Consumption of sweet carbonated drinks and weight loss are incompatible.
Indeed, sweet pops contain a lot of sugar and, consequently, calories. Losing weight is possible only in the case when a person spends more energy than he gets with food and drinks. If you want to lose weight, but do not want to give up your favorite drinks, choose low-calorie (about 10-25 kcal per 100 ml) or non-caloric (0.02 kcal per 100 ml) options. They do not increase the energy value of the diet and do not interfere with weight loss.
... Drinking plenty of liquid is harmful to the kidneys.
Monitor the amount of fluid consumed only by those who have serious kidney disease. Healthy people need to drink a sufficient amount of liquid (1800-2000 ml per day for women and 2000-2500 ml for men). Do not forget that sweet fizzy drinks also serve the purposes of hydration. If your work is physically demanding or you regularly exercise, you can increase the amount of drinking. By the way, it has long been known that the appearance of kidney stones may be associated with a deficiency of fluid.
... Artificial sweeteners in the composition of carbonated drinks increase appetite and contribute to obesity.
A lot is said about these properties of sweeteners. But they have not been scientifically confirmed, so the connection "sweeteners - excess weight" is collapsing. All sweeteners approved for use in the food industry are considered safe.