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Food Profile
Soda
Score: 9/10Inflammatory
Anti-InflammatoryInflammatory
Regular soda is one of the most inflammatory beverages. High in refined sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, it triggers rapid inflammatory responses and has no nutritional value.
Benefits
- Quick energy source (though not recommended)
Concerns
- Extremely high in added sugar or HFCS
- Causes rapid blood sugar and insulin spikes
- Strongly linked to chronic inflammation
- Associated with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease
- Phosphoric acid may weaken bones
- Zero nutritional value
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Key Nutrients
SugarPhosphoric AcidCaffeine (in some)
Serving Size
12 oz (355ml) can
Tips
Replace with sparkling water, green tea, or water with lemon. If craving carbonation, try kombucha for probiotic benefits. Even diet soda has been linked to inflammatory responses.
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