Soda started in France as a bubbly fruit‑juice drink, but today a regular can contains 7–9 teaspoons of sugar. Even though people would refuse a glass of water with that much sugar, the fizzy can makes it feel normal. The sugar flood spikes blood sugar, wrecks hormones, and derails metabolism. Diet soda isn’t safer; artificial sweeteners confuse the gut and are linked to weight gain, insulin resistance, and cravings. Bottom line: both regular and diet sodas harm the body, so choose alternatives like sparkling water with lemon or herbal teas.
