“Functional beverages” are popular among health-conscious consumers these days.1 They’re a category of mass-produced drinks that, aside from being tasty, have supposed health benefits. One of the biggest companies in this market is Poppi, which claims that their products can benefit gut health. However, one discerning shopper was able to see through the misleading advertisements… Read More »
A thick, tart juice, such as pomegranate or grape, makes for a great “jeltzer” base, in addition to supplying potential health benefits. They’re delicious enjoyed straight-up or as a mixer. Well did you know that all our sparkling soft drinks that are part of the Coca-Cola system have a reduced sugar or sugar-free buddy? You… Read More »
But if that cloud is made of diet soda — a replacement for the real thing — you may have just created new problems. So you finally kicked your regular soda habit, but now you find yourself reaching for cans of the diet soft drink variety. Trouble is — diet soda as a replacement for… Read More »
Diet soda consumption is common in the United States and is associated with impaired glucose metabolism, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. The majority of participants Over a median follow-up of 23 years, incident ESRD cases were observed. Results were similar after additional adjustment for dietary acid load, diet quality, dietary sodium, dietary fructose, sugar-sweetened beverages, and… Read More »