Now, a recent study says too many sweet drinks might do more harm than packing on a few pounds.
Results showed people who consumed two or more glasses, per day, of soft drinks, sugar-sweetened, or artificially-sweetened beverages had an increased risk of death from circulatory or digestive diseases.
When it comes to artificial sweeteners, other studies have shown they are linked to obesity, diabetes, increased hunger, and can impact metabolism.
"The diet drinks have artificial sweeteners in them that actually affect your brain chemistry; that make you hungry; that can slow your metabolism; that affect your gut microbiome in ways that are not good," said Hyman.
Instead of soda, or sugar-sweetened drinks, Hyman recommends looking for a sparkling water, or a water with a small amount of fresh fruit added to it.