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If We Know Soda Is Bad For Us, Why Do We Still Drink It? - HER Daily Dose

 
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Well Americans, our actions certainly do speak louder than words because while studies have shown that we understand soda is bad for us, half of all Americans still drink it on a daily basis.

Well Americans, our actions certainly do speak louder than words because while studies have shown that we understand soda is bad for us, half of all Americans drink it on a daily basis.

And we don’t just stop at one glass – those who drink soda daily consume 2.6 glasses according to a recent Gallup poll. Rates of soda consumption were highest with young adults – 56 percent of those 18 to 34 admitted to guzzling the sweet stuff.

But when it comes to sugar sweetened beverages, it isn't just the additional calories that are problematic.

A diet high in added sugar, particularly liquid sugar, has been associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and with higher rates of Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, insulin resistance and cardiovascular difficulties.

So what are your soda consumption habits? Are you one of the millions of Americans who drinks soda daily? Or perhaps you have a success story of kicking your soda habit you’d like to share? Feel free to leave your comments below and join me here at EmpowHER.com every weekday for more on women’s health.

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Maybe my answer was misleading. I meant education as it pertains to dental care. Not maintaining proper oral hygiene especially for kids will result in lots of issues including tooth decay. The sugar in and of itself is not the issue for most its in proper brushing and rinsing after consuming these drinks. We are probably not going to stop consumption of these beverages but theres a smart way of handling it in respect to your teeth.

http://www.drperrone.com

July 31, 2012 - 9:27am

The video seems to disagree with Dr. Perrone. Given that so many people know that soda is bad, I don't think its a problem with education. I think the problem lies in convenience and craving.

It's cheap and widely available. How many vending machines do you see with bottled non-sweetened iced tea? Or other non-sweetened beverages? What about in restaurants? Generally it seems hard to find good options when out and about, if one discounts water, and doesn't want to drink soda.

And the second issue I see is with cravings. People feel they need sugar and caffeine. No matter how effective the education, it becomes a question of willpower if the underlying cravings aren't addressed. However, it is possible through right diet and supplements to not suffer cravings or need the pick-me-up from caffeine. That's where the real education needs to go--to making people aware of what IS GOOD for the body and getting real food and the right supplements in their hands. This is my advice for reducing sugar cravings http://worldvitae.com/4-tips-curb-carb-cravings/

July 30, 2012 - 3:05pm
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Sugar has become a terrible addiction in this country. Not just for our general health but also for our dental health. A recent study said 40% of all preschoolers have some form of tooth decay already. Somewhere education is failing us. Parents really need to get into a dental office either during the dental visit to get some info of what to expect going forward or at the very least by the childs first birthday.

Marielaina Perrone DDS
Henderson Dentist

October 16, 2012 - 9:22am
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