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What are the dangers of zero drinks? To avoid sugar while enjoying yourself, is it better to choose zero, diet or other drinks? Are there alternatives?
So-called zero drinks are very common, and many people consume them, especially those who are on a diet or who cannot consume sugar because of some illness. These drinks do not contain sugar, but did you know that they contain many chemicals that can be very harmful to the human body.
Indeed, zero drinks seem very interesting, as they contain no sugar or calories for that matter, but they have many effects that could be dangerous for your health. In this article, find out why zero drinks are a danger to your health.
Zero drinks contain no sugar, and some have no calories at all, but why do they taste so sweet?
In fact, in order to obtain a sweet taste, many sweeteners are used, including aspartame.
Currently, there are no solid scientific studies that clearly speak to the dangers of sweeteners and prove that they are harmful to your health, but that does not mean that there are no risks. They are synthetic products that can cause multiple disruptions to your hormones and several systems in your body. However, there are several recommendations that indicate that it is better to limit your consumption of artificial zero drinks and to opt for natural drinks.
Although the dangers of sweeteners, especially aspartame, have not been proven, it is important to remember that they do not help with weight loss. In fact, it may have the opposite effect. Even though the food industry presents these drinks as the best possible solution for people wishing to lose weight, you should know that on the contrary zero drinks could even promote obesity. Studies have shown that people who do not consume drinks with artificial sweeteners lose weight faster than those who consume at least one can of zero drinks (33 cl) per day.
At present, the mechanism by which sweetened beverages act in adults and children is not known exactly. However, all studies confirm that sweeteners act on the digestive tract to increase the feeling of hunger, they act by increasing the appetite for sweet and fatty products, those containing the most calories. High consumers of zero drinks do not secrete a sufficient amount of satiety hormone, so they need to consume more food in order to stop feeling hungry. The control of blood sugar levels becomes completely disrupted. There are also theories that zero drinks disrupt the balance of beneficial bacteria in the intestines.
In short, when you ingest a drink that is supposed to be zero, the sugar receptors are stimulated, so your body will feel cheated, as it has not had a real intake of sugar despite the sweet taste. You will then have uncontrollable cravings for sweet and fatty foods to fill the void. In the long run, this could even cause other problems, such as diabetes, as insulin secretion is disturbed.
In summary, if you are used to consuming zero drinks, be aware that they are just as dangerous as traditional sodas that contain sugar.
Low-sugar, low-calorie natural beverages, such as our various cascara drinks, are an excellent alternative to traditional zero-drinks and extremely sweet sodas. We will tell you about the main advantages and benefits of natural drinks.
If you want to lose weight, it is very important to reduce your calorie intake. However, there may be times when you want something different from plain water, and as you have seen before, zero drinks are certainly not suitable if you want to stay healthy. Drinking natural low-calorie drinks can help you control your appetite so you can lose weight faster.
In addition to the negative effects on health, zero drinks leave an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth.
Natural beverages, such as the ones we offer, are delicious and pleasant to the palate with a slight touch of natural sweetness.
Natural drinks are usually made from plants found in nature, which have many benefits for the body.
We hope you have found this article useful.
The Cascara Society team
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