We all know drinking soda isn't the healthiest thing in the world.
But just one soda a day isn't awful…is it?
Now if you're drinking an entire case in a day, that's certainly the farthest thing from healthy.
But new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, says that just 12 ounces of a sugary drink each day, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
If you’re thinking you’re off the hook because you drink fruit or sports drinks--- it’s just as bad. The study shows that drinking sugary drinks is linked to lower levels of good cholesterol and higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat.
Both of which are linked to cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association recommends eliminating sugary drinks for a lower risk of heart attack and stroke.
Low calorie sweetened drinks didn't impact your heart health, but researchers say that doesn't mean those drinks don't have other health consequences.