Not as healthy as you think!

How many of us opt for a diet soda as opposed to a fully sugar laden one? I know I do, with the thought clear in my head that I am making a 'good choice'. But is seems that recent scientific studies have shown that the consumption of diet drinks may actually increase the risk of a condition called 'Metabolic Syndrome'. This innocuous sounding syndrome actually increases your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and Heart disease. 

The reasons for this are still being investigated but there is a ground swell of belief in the theory that the use of artificial sweeteners in these diet beverages leave us with a higher craving for real sugar and food with a high calorific count. I think perhaps I will go back to good old water!

I have to admit that 'Metabolic Syndrome' is a new condition to me, but I think it is something that we should all be more aware of, after all if we start fighting against our natural metabolic programming we really can't be doing ourselves much good can we?