Soda is also associated with symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, when the contents of the stomach leak back up and cause a burning sensation in the esophagus.

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Some 20% of Americans experience symptoms of reflux of stomach contents at least weekly, including a burning sensation in the chest or throat or regurgitation, according to the National Institutes of Health.

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"These foods do fill up the stomach and increase satiety, " says Dr Garvey, keeping you from ingesting more calories later - but not burning off the calories you've already consumed.

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