A growing trend on social media platform TikTok suggests mixing diet Coca-Cola into a protein shake . Despite the concoction’s growing popularity, Maccabi Healthcare Services clinical dietitian Adi Meged says this combination is unhealthy and could even be dangerous. "I definitely don't recommend adding diet cola to your protein shake," Meged said.
"It's not advisable because it's an ultra-processed food , meaning it contains a high amount of artificial and industrial ingredients. Protein powder itself is packed with ultra-processed ingredients, as is diet cola, so combining the two creates a very unhealthy shake." @bryleearmstrong_ I’m teaching her the utah curl next @chandler kinney #dwts #dancingwiththestars #utah #utahsoda #swig ♬ original sound - Brylee Armstrong Meged explained that ultra-processed food refers to products that have undergone advanced processing and fall into a category of foods containing ingredients meant to extend shelf life, improve taste or enhance appearance, but rarely contain purely natural ingredients.
These products include snacks, carbonated beverages, processed meat and ready-made foods. They often contain high amounts of sugar, salt, trans fats, preservatives and flavor enhancers. "High consumption of ultra-processed foods can lead to various health issues, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease," Meged stressed.
"It’s important to read food labels, choose natural foods and incorporate a wide variety of fresh ingredient.