Regular soda delivers massive sugar loads without satiety—39 grams of sugar, 140+ calories, substantial insulin spike. Research correlates daily soda with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Diet soda removes calories but may perpetuate sweet cravings, affect gut bacteria, and maintain problematic habits. Neither belongs in a health-optimized home.
If soda is there “for occasional use,” how occasional is it actually? This companion covers regular soda problems, the diet soda question, and what to stock instead. (4 min read)