These Food Myths Make You Gain Weight

DIET SODA IS A BETTER CHOICE THAN REGULAR SODA

It’s disappointing news for soda lovers, but this just isn’t true: ‘Artificial sweeteners are hundreds to thousands of times sweeter than regular sugar, and they activate our genetically programmed preference for sweet taste more than any other substance,’ explains Dr. Hyman. ‘They trick your metabolism into thinking sugar is on its way. This causes your body to pump out insulin, the fat storage hormone, and that increases your belly fat.’