4 Alarming Reasons You Should Avoid Drinking Diet Soda, According To A Doctor - Page 5

4. Diet soda may increase bad food cravings.

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Lastly, Dr. Sethi advised people to avoid diet beverages as they can lead to intense “cravings for high-calorie food,” which can also compromise your health, according to his TikTok video. Consuming highly or heavily processed foods regularly like chips, burgers, or sugary sweets, increases a person’s risk of health complications including cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes, New Roots Institute notes. 

A 2021 study published by the JAMA Network indicated that women, particularly those with obesity, may be more susceptible to the negative effects of diet soda. The findings suggested that women may exhibit heightened neural responses to Sucralose compared to sucrose, making them crave more surgery food after consumption. Sucralose, a widely used non-nutritive sweetener (NNS), is favored for its intense sweetness and low-calorie profile, making it a popular sugar alternative. 

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