In summer, a bottle of cool, refreshing ‘soda’ is a great temptation. But will it ‘fatten’ you up? In order to maintain a perfect figure, should you drink it or not? Let’s take a look at whether drinking soda will make you fat. 　

One: Moderate soda consumption does not cause obesity 　

‘Drinking soda will make you fat’ is a misunderstanding of soda! 　

The key to innovative weight management is to maintain a balance between calorie intake and expenditure. Professor Robert Fuert, an expert in obesity prevention in the UK and a member of the UK National Health Service Obesity Prevention and Treatment Task Force, says that the key to obesity is whether the total calories we consume and the total calories we burn through exercise are balanced, not a can of cola or any single food for that matter causing us to overeat. 　

The most advocated method to maintain a healthy weight is: eat in a balanced manner! 　

By exercising, the excess calories consumed can be burned off. Therefore, under the premise of maintaining a ‘healthy lifestyle’ and ‘exercise habits’, moderate consumption of soda will not cause obesity immediately. 　

Two: ‘Physical Exercise’ is the hard truth 　

Maintaining a healthy and upright posture is the key to persistence in exercise. In the hot summer, the long-term sweating of many people is daunting. In fact, all intensities of physical exercise are beneficial. Three 10-minute workouts are basically equivalent to a 30-minute continuous workout. 　

Scientific research emphasizes that a 15-minute walk each day can significantly improve physical and mental health. Therefore, it is recommended to persist in small amounts of physical exercise every day in summer, which is not only beneficial for physical and mental health but also easier to achieve the overall goal.　

For young people who are passionate about fitness, their body’s water content is constantly depleted during summer physical activities. A bottle of cool, fizzy soda not only effectively replenishes water but also provides a refreshing experience, achieving two benefits at once, so why not give it a try!