3. Artificial Sweeteners
It's easy to want to consume an artificial sweetener instead of regular sugar; after all, sugar does little for the body other than add calories, and sweeteners are don't cost any in your day. While this might be true for a more natural sweetener like Stevia, artificial ones like Splenda or aspartame can actually harm the body. When consuming two diet sodas a day, there is a greater risk for developing kidney disease or similar problems with the renal system. Neither artificial sweeteners nor sugar are the better alternative; stick with fruits or a dab or Stevia if a sweet tooth really strikes.