Simply put, the more fresh water we drink, the healthier we become. Let's take a closer look. Beverages that simply contain water aren't good enough. For example, drinks containing caffeine stimulate your adrenal gland and dehydrate and rob your body of important vitamins and minerals. Beverages containing lots of sugars stimulate the pancreas, boosting your insulin levels and taking your body out of its natural fat burning state.
Sodas are a quadruple whammy.
Colas, in particular, contain caffeine, sugar, sodium and acid that could eat through a dime. I'm not saying that you should completely eliminate these drinks from your diet. However, you may want to replace them with water whenever possible and at least keep them at a low to moderate level. Water and Weight Loss Drinking water may be the most important piece to the weight loss puzzle. Water contains no calories, fat, or cholesterol and is low in sodium.