Sugary drinks create heart risks for women even if they are normal weight. This is the finding of a study presented at the American Heart Association meetings in Florida by Dr. Christina Shay.

In this study, 4000 women from 45-84 years of age were followed for 5 years. Women who drank two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day were compared to women who drank one or less daily.

Women drinking two or more sugary drinks per day were four times as likely to develop high triglycerides. This was true for skinny women as well as those who were overweight. Elevated triglycerides are a risk factor for heart disease. So, sodas in the daily diet can clog your arteries, leading to heart attacks and death.

With an insight that was more than 100 years ahead of science, Ellen White, a 19th century health reformer, stated simply, “Sugar clogs the system. It hinders the working of the living machine.” (Counsels on Diet and Foods, 330)

Skip the soda, stick to water. Live longer and enjoy better health.