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Soda: The Liquid Candy
How many cans of soda do you drink a day?
Enter the number of non-diet sodas you drink a day.
cans of soda
1) Hungry? Remember that sodas do not give you a feeling of fullness. Eat a low fat snack with a non-sugar drink to satisfy your hunger.
2) The soda industry produces the equivalent of 600 12oz. soft drinks for every person in the US each year. If you are average, you drink 6,000 teaspoons of sugar a year or the equivalent of 10.25 5-lb. bags of sugar. Consider cutting back on the liquid candy. Save money and lose weight.
3) Juice drinks can also be high in sugar. Make sure to read the label on any drink to be mindful of the calories.