The Quick Answer
No. Soda is not paleo.
Why Isn’t Soda Paleo?
Soda is not paleo because it’s one of the most harmful man-made foods there is. It causes a range of problems, from insulin resistance to trouble concentrating. Some of the main reasons that soda is not paleo are:
Soda has an extremely high sugar content and therefore a very high score on the glycemic index. This means it wreaks havoc on blood sugar levels, leading to insulin resistance and other metabolic conditions.
Soda does not contain any nutrients at all. It offers nothing in terms of vitamins, minerals, protein, or fiber.
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Is Diet Soda Paleo?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions here at the Ultimate Paleo Guide relating to artificial sweeteners. In particular, lots of you have been asking whether or not diet soda can be considered paleo.
If you just want the short and sweet answer, I’ll sum it up for you right now. NO, diet soda is not considered paleo. So there you have it. End of the article. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I kid, I kid. I wouldn’t feel right if I just told you that diet soda isn't paleo and just left you with that.
What We'll Cover
In the rest of this article, I will explain why diet soda is not paleo and why you shouldn't drink it regardless of ...
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