Dr Cory Couillard

Sugary drinks such as soda have become a well-known cause of weight gain and obesity.   New research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation investigated the link of these beverages and the development of premature heart attacks and death.   The study followed 42,833 men’s diet, weight, smoking and exercise patterns for an average of 22 years.   The primary finding of the study was men who drank one sugar-sweetened beverage per day had a 20 percent higher risk of suffering a heart attack.   Independent Risk Factor Found Large fluctuations in one’s insulin levels can occur when you continually consume high amounts of processed sugar.   Erratic fluctuation in insulin has been linked to the increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and weight loss resistance.   Sugary-beverage consumption "appears to be an independent risk factor for heart disease," says lead author Frank Hu, M.D., a professor of nutrition and epidemi...