Heart disease is the leading cause of death today. This disorder is triggered mainly due to the high levels of LDL cholesterol, known for its harmful impact on the body. A strict follow-up of a healthy diet is the best prevention as well as treatment for high cholesterol. One of the easiest ways of lowering the bulk of cholesterol is by cutting down on refined beverages that specially consist of ingredients under the category of syrups, like soft drinks. These aerated drinks are loaded with sugar content and calories which add on to the cholesterol level. These drinks do not give any nutritional benefit to the body, instead act as a silent poison. Obesity is one of the most evident after effects of excessive consumption of soft drinks. Those who drink more than 12 ounces of soft drink cans are likely to develop an abrupt weight gain of 15 pounds in a year. This also weighs heavy on the levels of LDL cholesterol as well as triglyceride which together impose a threat to the well-being of the person.  

Further, those who take additional cans of soft drinks on a regular basis are more close to the risk of having type2 diabetes. These drinks drastically elevate the sugar content in the body which nears him to the dangers of heart diseases like strokes, attacks and angina. The high sugar intake also mounts the cholesterol levels to alarming levels.