30 Reasons Why We Should All Swap Our Soda For Water
By Anna Collins
6 months ago
1. Cut down on sugar!
Image source: Reddit
Soda is packed full of sugar. There are literally tablespoons of sugar loaded into one can of soda, now that can't be good for us right? No. Sugar can lead to diabetes and heart problems and it's even been linked to an increased likelihood of developing cancer.2. 0 sugar soda may be WORSE than sugar
Image source: Reddit
And you're probably thinking...just switch the soda for sugar-free soda then, it solves all the problems, doesn't it? Absolutely not. In fact, there is more research suggesting that sugar substitutes are actually worse for you because they increase the risk of type 2 diabetes!3. Water helps your body absorb nutrients....soda doesn't!
Image source: Reddit
Our bodies need to absorb important minerals and vitamins and water can help us do this! On the other hand, soda can actually have the opposite effect (due to the excess sugars) and make it more difficult for us to get the essentials that we need to stay healthy!4. Soda rots our teeth
Image source: Reddit
Water does not affect our teeth, in fact, it benefits our teeth because it helps to keep our mouth clean and wash plaque from collecting on our teeth. Soda on the other hand has so much sugar, and even sugar-free soda has high acidity which can cause corrosion to our enamel.5. Water helps our bowels move
Image source: Reddit
One of the best ways to get your bowels moving and keep up regular and healthy bowel function is to drink water. For people who suffer from constipation, one of the best things you can do is to drink a lot of water. Soda will actually have the opposite effect because it doesn't help to 'flush' out your body.6. Water supports our kidney function, soda doesn't
Image source: Reddit
Water is super important for the health of our kidneys. Kidneys are responsible for filtering waste from our blood and only with enough water can our kidneys do their job properly! Without drinking a lot of water, toxins build up. If you're drinking soda, you're simply adding to the waste in your blood!7. Your brain can work better
Image source: Reddit
Next time you reach for a can of soda, just take a pause and opt for a glass of water instead. You could notice that your brain starts to function better. Water is the best thing to drink for making decisions, thinking clearly, and being able to concentrate! Soda can actually impair your concentration.8. Water gives us more energy than soda
Image source: Reddit
If you want a short sharp energy burst then sure, soda will do that for a VERY brief amount of time. Water on the other hand will give you consistent energy because it helps to transport the nutrients and oxygen that you need for your cells around your body!9. Soda negatively affects our blood sugar levels
Image source: Reddit
The sugar spikes that soda gives us can have a negative effect on our blood sugar levels which have to stabilize themselves. And even zero-sugar soda impacts our blood sugar because it affects our blood sugar regulation due to the artificial sweeteners raising our levels.10. Reduce the risk of heart disease
Image source: Reddit
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide! And there are simple changes we can make to our life to help reduce the risk of developing heart disease. For example, instead of reaching for a soda have water instead because of water's incredible health benefits, and soda's detrimental health effects - it's a no-brainer!11. Water is better than soda for our mental health
Image source: Reddit
Another reason to drink water instead of soda is that it could actually make you happier! You probably never think that when you drink soda instead of water you could potentially be affecting your mood and general mental health. Water is important in maintaining our brain health and regulating our mood so that our emotions are more stable!12. Water keeps our immune system healthier
Image source: Reddit
Water is super necessary to keep our body healthy. Water is needed by each one of your cells, to be able to repair and function properly. Without water, our organs cannot work properly either. And, water helps our immune system to run the best that it can do!13. Feel else emotional
Image source: Reddit
There's absolutely nothing wrong with being emotional, but sometimes we can feel so up and down with our emotions that it's like we don't know how we're going to feel one minute from the next. Stabilizing your emotions can be tough, but little things such as drinking more water and having a healthy diet do really help!14. Soda can contribute to fatty liver disease
Image source: Reddit
Drinking too much soda isn't as harmless as you probably think. Drinking a soda a day, or even a soda every couple of days is actually quite a lot! And soda can contribute to fatty liver disease which is very dangerous. Having water instead massively reduces the likelihood of this!15. You won't 'crash'
Image source: Reddit
Sugar crashes aren't good for keeping going throughout the day. One minute we've had a soda and we've got a burst of energy - usually the kind of hyper energy in which you can't even concentrate. Then, you've got the crash where you feel like you need to sleep. Water on the other hand won't give you these extremes.16. Switching soda for water can help us sleep better
Image source: Reddit
Soda usually contains caffeine which as we know, can disrupt our sleep if we consume too much. And, the sugar pikes from soda (even artificial sweetener) can have an effect on our bodies where we find it more difficult to fall asleep at night. Water on the other hand helps to hydrate you which enables you to sleep soundly.17. Our skin will improve
Image source: Reddit
One of the best and easiest ways that you can help to clear your skin and look after it is by drinking water and ensuring that you are hydrated. Soda on the other hand has the opposite effect in that our skin can break out or dehydrate when we drink soda instead of water.18. You won't crave unhealthy food and drinks the same
Image source: Reddit
When you start a junk food streak, you start to crave it more and more. You suddenly want fatty foods and sugar and salty things. But then we you start a health streak, you start to want all the right things. Switching soda to water can help you to do this!19. You'll save a lot of money
Image source: Reddit
Soda doesn't come cheap, especially since there are health initiatives that have put taxes on unhealthy drinks like soda. So if you're reaching for soda instead of water each time you're spending a few more dollars which seriously adds up. Each year you could be spending hundreds of bucks more.20. Switching soda for water helps reduce our plastic waste
Image source: Reddit
In most places we can get drinking water by simply turning on the tap...so why wouldn't we do it? Even when you're out and about it's super easy to take a water bottle and refill for free. On the other hand, you could keep buying sodas and buying more plastic bottles that contribute to the ever-growing landfill waste.21. It reduces our risk of osteoporosis
Image source: Reddit
Water helps to hydrate our bones which is crucial for healthy joints and bones. Without water, our bone health differs massively. And so if we're drinking soda instead of water, these kind of benefits do not exist. Water can help to reduce our risk of osteoporosis!22. Switching soda for water can help us live longer
Image source: Reddit
There's also the general but statistically verified correlation that shows that drinking water instead of soda helps us to live a LONGER life. Who doesn't want that? Is taking a sip of Pepsi really better than protecting our own health? Nope, of course, it isn't.23. It can help reduce the risk of cancer
Image source: Reddit
Drinking water instead of soda can reduce the risk of several kinds of cancer. One of the reasons is that sugar is linked with weight gain, inflammation, and a lack of insulin regulation which are all things that can increase our risk of cancer! Water on he other hand can help with maintaining our health.24. You'll be less likely to get gout
Image source: Reddit
Gout used to be known as the disease of kings, because sugar was expensive and something that kings could afford, hence why they got gout more often! Now, it is understood why people get gout, and soda due to its high fructose corn syrup is a contributing factor in getting gout!25. Your heart will be healthier
Image source: Reddit
Excessive soda consumption is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Our heart is pretty much the most important organ in our body, and we can't function without it. So keeping your heart healthy is vital to ensuring that you can lead a healthy life!26. You'll feel healthier
Image source: Reddit
You'll feel a dramatic difference if you continuously drink soda in comparison to cutting out the soda and switching it to water. You'll feel generally healthier and better in yourself in an all-around capacity. It could take a few weeks for the effects to set in, but you'll definitely feel the difference.27. It will reduce your sodium intake
Image source: Reddit
Sodium isn't something we often realize is in soda. But it contains a lot! Sodium can cause detrimental health effects when it's consumed in excess. For example, it can contribute to heart disease amongst many other nasty health problems. Water on the other hand has only beneficial effects for us!28. Set an example
Image source: Reddit
If you're a parent or an aunt / uncle then you're setting an example constantly to the little ones around you, even if you don't realize it, and whether you like it or not! So drinking water can give the idea to kids that it's the best thing to drink, which it really is!29. Water helps to flush out toxins
Image source: Reddit
Toxins build up in our body throughout the day for a variety of reasons, including what we eat and what we drink (yes, that includes soda). So we need the help of water to flush it out of our system so that it doesn't build up. That's just ONE of the many reasons water is the best thing to drink.30. Reduce the chance of insulin resistance
