Look, I’m not saying you have to swear off soda forever. A cold, fizzy drink on a hot day? That’s a mood. A ginger ale when you’re sick? Practically a cure. The key is moderation (and maybe a straw to bypass your teeth).
Your stomach is an incredibly tough, resilient champion. It can handle the occasional fizzy visitor. But if soda becomes a daily houseguest? That’s when it starts rearranging your furniture—and not in a good way.
