A study was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session in Washington D.C. found that consuming diet beverages could increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
The study included 60,000 participants; all of them completed questionnaires regarding their diet. The researchers followed the participants for 9 years to see if there was a correlation between the number of diet drinks they consumed per day and their risk of heart problems.
The team found that those who consumed two or more diet beverages per day had a 9 percent increased risk of heart issues, which included heart attack, stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular death.
According to the researchers, artificially sweetened and sugary beverages are not good for your health. However, the following beverages are healthy and even provide some health benefits:
· Black and green tea
· Coffee provides health benefits in moderation
· Cup of tea sweetened with honey
· Glass of water with a squeeze of fresh lemon of lime
If you are interested in reducing your risk of heart issues, you may consider not consuming diet beverages and instead consume tea (hot and cold), coffee (in moderation), water or water with lemmon.
Good health to you.
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