Over time, those individuals who consume two “sweet” beverages per day experience a change in their taste perception, where these once considered sweet beverages are now not so sweet. In other words, the more frequent and longer one drinks sugary beverages, their sensation of sweetness declines, leading people to consume more of these types of soft drinks. This includes diet sodas and beverages as your body still thinks you are consuming sugar, therefore releasing insulin anyhow. Excess insulin in your body cause body fat storage, leading to more an more weight gain. So much for the "diet"!
Excessive sugar and "sweets" consumption can lead to insulin resistance and disproportionate weight gain. Do yourself a favor when it comes to beverages - Stick to pure water and seltzer. If you must have a beverage, choose 100% fruit juice and dilute it with water. You'll be amazed at how your taste buds change over time. What seems to taste fine now will soon taste WAY TOO sweet.
Hard to believe? Give it a try!
Source: Taste perception and implicit attitude toward sweet related to body mass index and soft drink supplementation
Excessive sugar and "sweets" consumption can lead to insulin resistance and disproportionate weight gain. Do yourself a favor when it comes to beverages - Stick to pure water and seltzer. If you must have a beverage, choose 100% fruit juice and dilute it with water. You'll be amazed at how your taste buds change over time. What seems to taste fine now will soon taste WAY TOO sweet.
Hard to believe? Give it a try!
Source: Taste perception and implicit attitude toward sweet related to body mass index and soft drink supplementation
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