Gallery: Soda Is Bad For You, But Here's Why You REALLY Should Avoid The Sugary Drink

It's the undeniable fizz and electrifying flavor that buzzes through your straw, into your mouth. There's something about the soda drinking experience that can be so invigorating. Each sip fills you up with an unparalleled zest, you look forward to your fix each lunch break, and everything seems alright. But is it, actually?

According to a Gallup study, 48%, nearly half of Americans consume soda daily. But just because lots of people are doing it, doesn't mean that it's necessarily healthy. 

The average can of soda has as much as 37.6 grams of sugar per serving, leading to sugar spikes and crashes later on, as well as an increased likelihood of  unhealthy weight gain. Think you're in the clear if you stick to diet soda? Not too fast. Research suggests making like the remaining 52% of Americans and ditching all carbonated sugar (or imitation sugar) drinks asap. 

Here are 7 more reasons to just say "no" to soda.