Avoid diet drinks to lose weight

If you thought gulping down diet cola would help you lose weight, think again. Researchers found that over weight and obese adults who drink diet beverages actually consume more calories from food than obese or overweight adults who drink regular soda or other sugary beverages. "Although obese adult who drink diet soda eat a comparable amount of total calories as heavier adults who drink sugary beverages, they consume significantly more calories from solid food at both meals and snacks," 

Individuals who drink diet soda typically have a higher BMI (Body Mass Index) and consume more snack food than those who drink sugary beverages. Artificial sweeteners present in high dose in diet soda disrupts appetite control and the brains sweet sensors may no longer provide a reliable estimate of energy consumption. As a result, consumption of diet drinks may result in increased food intake overall.