Diet Soda Health Risks

Diet Soda Health Risks

Diet Soda has recently been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a combination of high cholesterol, elevated blood glucose levels, and abdominal obesity. All of these undesired health traits are factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Diet Coke Ingredients:
Carbonated Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Flavors, Aspartame, Potassium Benzoate, Citric Acid

Aspartame is arguably the number one ingredient to avoid. Headaches are the most common complaint after consuming the artificial sugar. Aspartame should not be ingested by pregnant women or children younger than 7 years old, nor by individuals who are allergic to phenylalanine.

Diet Coke contains 45 mg of caffeine.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (health risks):
Calories 0
Fat 0g
Sodium 40mg
Carbohydrates 0g
Sugar 0g
Protein 0g

Don't be fooled by the fact that diet sodas do not contain any calories or sugar.

Below is a link to learn more about the health risks associated with the ingredients found in Diet Soda:
http://www.healthy.net/scr/news.asp?Id=9175