{"id":34779,"date":"2026-08-09T16:54:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T11:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34779"},"modified":"2026-08-09T16:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T11:54:45","slug":"dietitians-agree-cut-back-on-1-thing-for-better-gut-health-energy-and-lower-risk-of-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34779","title":{"rendered":"Dietitians agree \u2014 cut back on 1 thing for better gut health, energy, and lower risk of cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"col-body mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Sugary drinks may be one of the worst kinds of ultra-processed foods for your health, dietitians say.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Too much sugar in soda or energy drinks is linked to risks like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Diet sodas may be a helpful alternative, but aren&#8217;t risk-free, and can mess with gut health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Diet advice is rarely one-size-fits-all. But one particular vice \u2014 enjoyed daily by more than half of Americans \u2014 has become the bane of health experts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Dietitians really, really want us to step away from the <a data-ylk=\"slk:sugary soda;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;sugary soda&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/coca-cola-misled-america-about-soda-science-sweet-deadly-book-2025-3?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sugary soda<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center justify-center\" id=\"_R_249bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_249bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_249bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-body hidden dark:bg-ramones [&amp;:has(iframe[height='0'])]:mb-0 [&amp;:has(iframe[height='0'])]:pb-0 md:block\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex hidden w-full items-center justify-center\" id=\"_R_449bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_449bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n        #_R_449bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">At a recent <a data-ylk=\"slk:nutrition conference;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;nutrition conference&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/why-nutrition-experts-arent-worried-about-cyclospora-in-salad-2026-7?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">nutrition conference<\/a> in Washington, DC, with more than 3,000 professionals, I asked around about what we should all be eating more of. While everyone had a different answer, nearly all agreed on what to avoid: cutting back on sugary drinks is a simple way to improve your health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The dietitians (and doctors and researchers) I spoke with had a long list of reasons you should consider swapping out soda, from blood sugar crashes to potential links to increased cancer risk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Here&#8217;s what we know about why soda may be uniquely harmful, and you may be better off eating ice cream instead.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" id=\"25037f6e-fcf5-43dc-a1a2-ebd9e978cd95\"><strong>Why is soda bad for you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The problem with soda and other sweet drinks is that they&#8217;re a major source of added sugar, often in huge amounts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_2a9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_2a9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_2a9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The recommended daily <a data-ylk=\"slk:limit for added sugar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;limit for added sugar&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/no-sugar-added-food-swap-diet-reduce-intake-2023-8?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">limit for added sugar<\/a> ranges from 25 grams to 50 grams, per the American Heart Association and the USDA, while a typical can of soda contains about 40 grams of sugar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Too much sugar is linked to a wide array of health issues, such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"col-body mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Cancer (including <a data-ylk=\"slk:colon cancer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;colon cancer&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/colon-cancer-leading-cause-cancer-death-under-50-shocking-experts-2026-1?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">colon cancer<\/a>, now the leading cause of cancer-related death in people under 50)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Obesity and related health issues, including metabolic syndrome<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Sweetened drinks are a particularly concentrated source of sugar, which means the <a data-ylk=\"slk:side effects;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;side effects&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/4-signs-youre-consuming-too-much-sugar-without-realizing-it-2021-5?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">side effects<\/a> can hit harder: for instance, causing more intense blood sugar spikes and crashes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_2f9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_2f9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_2f9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Marian Neuhouser, one of the dietitians who told me we should cut back, studies diet and cancer risk at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle. Some of her work has found that drinking more sugar is linked to a higher risk of cancer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">And sugary drinks are more closely linked to cancer risk than almost any other ultra-processed food (except processed red meat like bacon), said Kenny Mendoza, a professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">&#8220;Definitely, I would recommend avoiding ultra-processed sugary drinks and ultra-processed meats because those are actually consistently associated with a higher risk of cancer,&#8221; Mendoza said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Sodas are the most popular sweet drink, but the advice also applies to other beverages with added sugar, including energy drinks, fruit drinks (except for 100% juice), <a data-ylk=\"slk:sports drinks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;sports drinks&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/make-your-own-electrolyte-drink-for-better-hydration-dietitian-recipe-2025-8?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sports drinks<\/a> (yes, even with electrolytes), and sweetened coffee or tea.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_2k9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_2k9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_2k9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Other ultra-processed foods can be high in sugar, too, from obvious sweet treats like pastries and cookies to sneaky sources of sugar like bread, condiments, and yogurt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Sugary beverages may be especially harmful, however, because they add calories and sugar without providing much nutritional value, and the liquid form makes it easy to consume too much.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Nicholas Marchello, a registered dietitian and nutrition professor at the University of Central Missouri, said he&#8217;d rather see people eat ice cream than drink soda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">&#8220;There are no benefits. It&#8217;s just sugar; it&#8217;s going to leave your stomach in seconds. At least ice cream would fill you up,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" id=\"cb34835a-347a-4f54-966c-8e781eca5ca6\"><strong>Is diet soda healthier?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">If you&#8217;re a regular soda sipper, your first instinct may be to switch to sugar-free, but it can have mixed benefits, according to the latest research.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-fullbleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex\" id=\"_R_2r9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_2r9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_2r9bmap4lueknpf9mtbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Reducing your overall sugar intake is a good thing, so <a data-ylk=\"slk:diet soda;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;diet soda&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/drinking-diet-soda-can-increase-cravings-for-high-calorie-food-2021-10?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">diet soda<\/a> can be a smart way to cut back. However, it may not be completely risk-free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Emerging evidence suggests that <a data-ylk=\"slk:alternative sweeteners;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;alternative sweeteners&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/artificial-sweeteners-weight-loss-sugar-who-guidance-diabetes-cardiovascular-disease-2023-5?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">alternative sweeteners<\/a> may have side effects of their own. Popular sweeteners like <a data-ylk=\"slk:aspartame, sucralose;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;aspartame, sucralose&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/artificial-sweeteners-aspartame-and-sucralose-damage-gut-bacteria-e-coli-2018-10?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=yahoocom&amp;utm_medium=syndication&amp;utm_source=yahoo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">aspartame, sucralose<\/a>, and stevia have been linked to disruptions in the gut microbiome. Over the long term, too much of these compounds may be linked to risks for heart health or metabolism, a <a data-ylk=\"slk:recent study;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;recent study&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11883-026-01429-9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">recent study<\/a> suggests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The strongest evidence on potential issues linked to artificial sweeteners comes from studies on mice and rats, often given doses many times higher than what any human would drink. Rigorous long-term studies on specific ingredients and human health are notoriously difficult to do. There have been observational studies in humans that have found a link between higher intake of artificial sweeteners and increased <a data-ylk=\"slk:risk of heart attack;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;risk of heart attack&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/378\/bmj-2022-071204\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">risk of heart attack<\/a>, as well as <a data-ylk=\"slk:metabolic changes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;metabolic changes&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11501561\/#abstract1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">metabolic changes<\/a>. These studies show a correlation, but don&#8217;t prove that the artificial sweeteners cause these health issues, so further research is needed to better understand how they might affect our long-term health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">For now, the best advice from doctors and dietitians is to drink mostly plain water throughout the day. For a bit of fizz and flavor, opt for seltzer or 100% fruit juice. If you need an energy boost, lean into coffee and tea, which have extra health benefits as long as you skip the cream and sugar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">If you enjoyed this story, be sure to follow <a data-ylk=\"slk:Business Insider;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Business Insider&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/profiles.yahoo.com\/brands\/business-insider\/\">Business Insider<\/a> on Yahoo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sugary drinks may be one of the worst kinds of ultra-processed foods for your health, dietitians say. 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