Sweetened beverages, particularly soda, are packed with tablespoons of sugar or high fructose corn syrup. And often, it's paired with "natural" caramel color, phosphoric acid and caffeine. For these reasons, health officials identified soda as a key contributor to obesity and diabetes in adults and children in Mexico.
A study recently published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity examined the effects of red meat, soft drinks and refined grains on women. According to the study, women who have diets high in these foods, such as pasta, were more likely to suffer from depression.
