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Did you know that one of the easiest heart disease prevention tip to follow is to just “watch the pop”? You are probably wondering, what is that!
Well, in the June 2011 issue of the magazine, “Women’s Health“, there was a blurb on diet drinks. Many of us think that it is good to use diet sodas because they are zero calories and sugar. However, new research has found something interesting.
Those who drink one or more servings of diet soda a day were a whopping 48% more likely to suffer from vascular problems like a heart attack or stroke than those who steer clear of them.
How in the world can diet soda cause heart problems? As it turns out, it’s because diet soda consumers think of it as a healthier beverage. This false mindset in turn causes them to end up eating way too much of other foods such as fat, sugar, and salt. Hannah Gardener, Sc.D was the lead researcher in this study.
You probably don’t need to totally can the diet sodas, however. The best heart disease prevention tip I can give you is to just make sure to make better heart healthy food choices during the day.
Your heart will be better for it!
To Your Heart’s Health,
Monique Hawkins
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