The Ill Effects of Soft Drinks
By Not Just The Kitchen / Divine Caroline
Carbonated soft drinks are the single biggest source of calories in the American diet, providing about 7 percent of our total caloric intake. Adding non-carbonated drinks to this figure, it rises to a whopping 9 percent.
Is it any wonder that obesity and sugar diabetes has become such a serious concern to professionals working in the health sector?
The average daily intake of 10 to 15 teaspoons of refined sugar (mostly high-fructose corn syrup) typically in one can of pop, roughly equal the government’s recommended limits for sugar consumption from all foods.
In an effort to combat this trend, many people are switching to fruit drinks, sports drinks, and iced tea. Unfortunately, they also contain large amounts of sugar adding calories to the diet of unsuspecting consumers.
Soft drink manufacturers facing concerned parents and lobbyist began producing diet sodas in a variety of flavors and people watching their waistlines quickly jumped aboard the fast moving train. This was the panacea they were seeking: There was no need to give up the soda addiction!
However, soft drinks are a problem not only for what they contain, but for what they push out of the diet.
Add A New CommentWe value and respect the experiences of all of our HerWriters, but everyone is different. Many of our writers are speaking from personal experience, and what's worked for them may not work for you. Their articles are not a substitute for medical advice although we hope you can gain knowledge from their insight.
Add A New CommentComments
There are no comments yet. Be the first to get the conversation started.