[WARNING] This “Healthy” Drink Is Making You Fat!
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted January 23, 2020
If you’re anything like me, you want to feel attractive and look your best as you age.
So you eat right and never miss your daily stroll around the neighborhood… and maybe even reward yourself with a healthy drink afterward.
But one of those “healthy” beverages is SABOTAGING your weight loss!
In fact, it’s packing on the pounds.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When you’re watching your waistline but you want something sweet, you probably reach for a diet soda.
After all, it doesn’t have any calories or sugar—must be ok, right?
Not so fast.
A recent study of over 5,000 people found that diet soda did just the opposite: it made people GAIN weight.
In the study, published in the journal Current Atherosclerosis Reports, researchers found that people who used artificial sweeteners gained MORE weight than people who didn’t use fake sugars.
And that’s because people who drink diet soda eat just as much sugar as anyone else!
This happens because people feel like they deserve a treat for being good and making a “healthy” choice… and then load up on real sugar.
And it doesn’t stop there. The damage is far-reaching… and downright deadly. Because these fizzy drinks don’t just expand your waistline.
Other studies show that artificial sweeteners DAMAGE the healthy bacteria in your gut, which can increase the risk of developing diabetes.
And it can up your risk for diabetes in another way. Eating something sweet—even if it’s calorie-free—interferes with your insulin levels, often causing them to react the same as if you had eaten a donut!
These chemical-filled drinks can increase your risk of dementia, stroke, and even cancer.
So leave the cola on the shelf. Instead, reach for seltzer or unsweetened iced tea.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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