Soda is worse for you than sugary food

Artificially sweetened drinks put people at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other sugary foods, a new study warns.

Products with added fructose introduce excess 'nutrient poor' energy into our diet, researchers found - inflicting a harmful effect on blood sugar levels.

The Canadian research team found no risk associated with food and drinks that have naturally-occurring fructose - such as whole fruits, vegetables, natural fruit juices and honey.

However, sweet drinks do something different: they are made with ingredients that powercharge the fructose, sending our blood sugar levels wild.

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