You are what you drink!
Sugary drinks are a major contributor to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease according to a global study performed by Tufts University, The study found that “sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) contribute to excess weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), both directly and mediated by weight gain”
The study investigated sugary drink intake data from dietary surveys involving 2.9 million people across 118 countries,
The study also found that globally, proportional SSB-attributable burdens were higher among men versus women, younger versus older adults, higher- versus lower-educated adults, and adults in urban versus rural areas
The study also found that “Due to their liquid form, SSBs are rapidly consumed and digested, resulting in lower satiety, higher caloric intake and weight gain8. High doses of rapidly digested glucose also activate insulin and other regulatory pathways, which can result in visceral fat production, hepatic and skeletal muscle insulin resistance and weight gain. High doses of rapidly digested fructose directly activate hepatic fat synthesis, leading to ectopic fat deposition and metabolic dysfunction in liver and muscle.”
Hydration is important. However, to lower your risk of chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, it is important to find natural sources of hydration such as water, fruits and vegetables, and milk. See Raw Milk is more Nutritious than Pasteurized Milk. See also 25 Most Hydrating Natural Foods.
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