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A refreshing cold soft drink is one of the pleasures of summer.<\/strong><\/h2>

However, many soft drinks are packed with sugar, artificial sweeteners, and other ingredients that are far from ideal for your health. With so much information available on the topic, the question is: which soft drinks can we enjoy, and how much can we drink without it taking a toll on our wellbeing?<\/p>

At Good Bio Foods, we believe that choosing a soft drink should not be a dilemma.<\/p>

To make informed decisions, it is worth taking a closer look at what nutrition experts currently say about soft drink consumption, their real advantages and drawbacks, and how to identify options that fit better into a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>

What Is a Sugary Soft Drink?<\/h2>

According to Canal Salut (Catalonia\u2019s public health information service), sugary drinks are beverages that contain added sugar, honey, fructose, or syrups. This category includes soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and many commercial fruit juices.<\/p>

The key figure: the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that free sugars account for no more than 10% of daily energy intake, with less than 5% being the ideal target. For a 2,000-calorie diet, this means between 25 and 50 grams of sugar per day.<\/p>

A single 330 ml can of soft drink can contain around 35 grams of sugar, almost the entire recommended daily amount (Think Eat, 2026).<\/p>

The Downsides: What Nutrition Experts Say in 2026<\/h2>

Blood Sugar Spikes and Weight Gain<\/h3>

Excess sugar is converted into triglycerides, which can contribute to body fat accumulation and weight gain.<\/p>

Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes<\/h3>

Even moderate consumption of sugary drinks has been associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.<\/p>

Sugar-Free Drinks Are Not Perfect Either<\/h3>

Artificial sweeteners may reinforce cravings for sweet flavours and can potentially alter the gut microbiome.<\/p>

Dental Health and Hydration<\/h3>

Phosphoric acid, often used to enhance flavour, may contribute to tooth enamel erosion. Meanwhile, caffeine can have a mild dehydrating effect.<\/p>

Summer Consumption Can Be More Problematic<\/h3>

Soft drinks provide calories with limited nutritional value and do not hydrate the body as effectively as water or herbal infusions.<\/p>

(Sources: Infobae\/Real Simple, March 2026; Naci\u00f3Digital, June 2026; Canal Salut.)<\/em><\/p>

In Spain, free sugar consumption is estimated to be four times higher than the limit recommended by the WHO. This is one of the reasons why taxes on sugary drinks have been introduced as a measure to help reduce consumption.<\/p>

What About the Benefits?<\/h2>

Soft drinks are not the enemy. Excessive consumption is.<\/p>

Experts do not generally recommend eliminating them entirely but rather managing how often they are consumed and making better choices:<\/p>