Can cause weight gain
Sugar-sweetened drinks like juices, sodas and sweet teas are full of fructose, which is a type of simple sugar. Consuming fructose increases your desire for food more than glucose so that’s why it can cause weight gain. Research has consistently shown that people who drink sugary beverages, such as soda and juice, weigh more than people who don’t.
Can increase your risk of heart disease
A diet high in sugar is associated with heart disease, the number one cause of death worldwide. High sugar diets can lead to inflammation, obesity and high triglyceride, blood sugar and blood pressure levels which are all risk factors of heart disease.