It's safe to say that drinking soda on a regular basis may not be the best choice for our overall health. Soft drinks have been known to increase risk of certain cancers, negatively affect our liver, and lead to weight gain from excess sugar. According to the CDC, excessive sugar intake can not only lead to obesity and weight gain, but can also lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
If that's not enough to convince us that slowing down on the sodas may be a good idea, what about the not-so-well-known downsides of…