India, March 27 -- In this scorching heat, we all crave something chilled to sip on. Hence, a harmless glass of soda makes it's way into our diet, occasionally. However, it may not be all good news. According to a recent study led by Saptarnab Ganguly and Tandrika Chattopadhyay, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, soda can make the body rewire itself at an cellular level to crave more sugar. Also read | Diabetes: Too much sugar is damaging our heart, liver and brain; a nutritionist explains how

The study observed that regular consumption of sugary drinks, including soda and sweetened teas can cause physical changes in the intestines to prioritise sugar over other nutrients. The scientists referred to this phenomenon as molecular addi...