This drink is ruining your bones from the inside out, yet everyone is drinking it.

It’s sparkling, it’s refreshing, and it sometimes evokes memories of childhood or gourmet breaks with friends. Yet, behind its bubbles and sweet taste, soda may well be a somewhat overly present guest in our daily lives. Are you used to drinking it regularly? Here’s why it might be time to slow down…

Liquid sugar: a trap for the figure

We all know that sodas are full of  added sugars . And unlike solid foods, these sugars in liquid form don’t send the right signals to our brains to tell us that we’ve eaten enough. As a result, we continue to consume calories, without feeling full. In the long run, this can contribute to  gradual weight gain , even without obvious overeating. And if you thought a soda a day couldn’t hurt, research shows that just that small can a day can  significantly increase  the risk of obesity.

Bone fragility: what we too often forget

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