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No matter how many times we\u2019re told of the ill effects, no matter how many times our parents told us \u2018drink water<\/a> instead\u2019 when we were young, most of us still drink soda in one form or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, many of us have actually turned to diet soda in recent years; an alternative that\u2019s supposedly not as bad for your health, but still goes some way to curing the craving. And yet, many reports<\/a> would have you believe that the chemicals in diet soda<\/a> can be just as damaging to your body and, whilst research is still in its early stages, it looks like the safest bet might be giving up soda altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not convinced? I wasn\u2019t either, not entirely. That was until I discovered a list of things that change in your body when you stop <\/strong>drinking diet soda. Interested? Read on below to see how you could alter your body by cutting it out \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of times we think that to avoid the \u2018greater evil\u2019 of a regular cold drink, we can just choose one that has low or zero sugar. However, research shows that this might not be a good option either. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, products that are marketed as \u2018healthy\u2019 can actually hide some other facts that would make them less desirable. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you are someone who takes care of their health and likes to know exactly what they are putting into their body, then keep reading. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Less sugar cravings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With most diet soda relying on aspartame as a substitute for real sugar, you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking the drinks don\u2019t affect your cravings for sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrong. Aspartame actually\u00a0makes\u00a0<\/em>you crave sugar, because the artificial sweetness causes your insulin levels to spike. As diet and fitness\u00a0expert Dr. Melina Jampolis<\/a>explains:\u00a0\u201cThe taste of sweet does cause the release of insulin, which lowers blood sugar, and if carbohydrates are not consumed, it causes a drop in blood sugar, which triggers hunger and cravings for sugar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Less food cravings overall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sugar isn\u2019t the only thing diet soda could be making you crave. In fact, it actually makes you long for a whole lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As per nutritionist Isabel Smith: \u201cArtificial sweeteners affect our sense of satiety. Our bodies have [evolved] to expect a large amount of calories when we take in something exceedingly sweet, and those artificial sweeteners are from 400 times to 8,000 times sweeter than sugar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She continues: \u201cThe muscles in your stomach relax so you can take in food, and hormones are released. With artificial sweeteners, your body says, \u2018Wait a minute, you told me you were going to give me all this high-calorie food. It can actually send some people searching for more food, out of lack of satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, when your body doesn\u2019t get what it was expecting, it turns to other options \u2013 namely seeking out high-calorie foods<\/a>that can <\/em>give it what it\u2019s after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You could actually lose weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making the switch from regular soda to diet soda is usually one done with weight loss in mind. Yet, due to bloat and the aforementioned cravings, consuming diet soda can actually make it really difficult for one to effectively drop the pounds. Studies have found that diet sodas can cause an increase in metabolic syndrome, obesity<\/a>, high-blood pressure and diabetes, so it\u2019s probably better to cut out the sodas altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. You\u2019ll taste more food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The artificial sweeteners in diet sodas actually overwhelm your tastebuds over time, meaning they can\u2019t properly appreciate the whole range of flavors they might have been able to before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, you\u2019ll notice a change in your tastebuds after giving up diet sodas, including being able to notice how sweet things really are. If that\u2019s not a motivation then I don\u2019t know what is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Your immune system can improve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Researchers now believe that diet sodas affect not only your cravings and sugar intake, but also manipulate your metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Isabel Smith, diet sodas can impact the \u201chealthy gut bacteria\u201d and change how your body processes everything, from your blood sugar to your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Stronger bones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With research still in its formative stages it\u2019s unclear exactly as to why, but studies have shown that even one diet soda per day can increase your risk of a hip fracture by 14%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s an existing link between those who drink a lot of soda and lower bone density, which could mean that cutting out the fizz gives you healthier<\/a> bones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. You won\u2019t get drunk as easily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one\u2019s strictly for those who use diet soda as a mixer with alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do so, you might find yourself getting drunk faster than friends who don\u2019t. This is because the diet soda passes through your system quicker than regular soda, leaving you with just the alcohol, which in turn increases your blood alcohol level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switching to other alternatives could mean that you\u2019re able to party for longer \u2026 and that\u2019s never been a bad thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Healthier kidneys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It should go without saying that optimal kidney function is important. That\u2019s why it\u2019s only right to warn you that the ingredients in diet soda tend to give your kidneys quite a hard time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your kidneys are no longer occupied with having to sort through all those complicated ingredients, your body should be able to clear toxins and stabilize blood sugar levels more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, that\u2019s certainly opened my eyes a fair bit. If you regularly drink diet soda, why not try cutting it out to test the effects on your body? If that seems impossible, perhaps see if you can lower the amount you drink, with an eye on eventually stopping for good.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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