Comments on: 16 Facts About Soft Drinks and Obesity

By: Karen Vaughan, L.Ac.

Karen Vaughan, L.Ac. — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:57:51 +0000

Fructose in soda, as high fructose corn syrup stresses the liver, increases triglycerides, stores calories as fat far more than with sugar, and disables the body’s ability to regulate appetite. Plus it is addictive, stimulating opiate receptors in the body. http://www.acupuncturebrooklyn.com/alternative-health/agave-nectar-a-healthy-sweetner

Fructose, agave syrup, and even juice as a sweetener is high in this. In whole fruit there isn’t as much and it is accompanied by minerals and fiber. Drink water, eat fruit, skip soda.

By: Juan Perez

Juan Perez — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:41:06 +0000

The problem is not some food in particular but the quantities we ingest. All calories count independently from what they come from. We are designed to consume a varied diet in quantities commensurate with our energy needs, if we eat to much the difference accumulates in our bodies. You cannot blame, mac Donald’s or Coca Cola your for your excessive weight, just because they give you cheap food. Eat and drink with moderation and you will be healthier.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:36:05 +0000

I have been a huge pop drinker my whole life. I know it has been a large part of my weight issues. A few years ago I found a diet pop that I actually like, but I know that it is not good for me…and I won’t allow my kids to drink the fake sugars. Then recently I purchased my own soda machine where I make sparkling water from my tap water. Its so simple! I add an organic concentrate called “Flavrz” that is sweetened with agave and only 30 calories to either flat or sparkling water and I am in Heaven. Finally, I like something that is good tasting and good for me. Oh, and my kids love it too!

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:24:32 +0000

I am trying to break my addiction to diet soda because I feel that just because it is diet, doesn’t mean it is good for me either. I am really trying to make an effort to help my family live a more healthy life-style. I read a book titled, “Family Fit” written by Dr. John E. Mayer, that has convinced me that becoming healthy can be fun for the whole family- he includes great ideas of how to make it fun! So glad I stumbled across this post, now I am even more determined to get my whole family to be healthier.

http://nogginpower2.com/

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:20:12 +0000

It seems like researchers keep finding more and more things that are linked to being obese. I really hope that people are making the commitment to be healthy and to exercise regularly. However, it seems like the American culture are doing whatever it takes to have the opposite be true.

By: Yoni Freedhoff

Yoni Freedhoff — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:20:47 +0000

Thanks folks!

I’m interviewing the president of the AAFP on Thursday and had planned a literature review this morning to cull facts like these – thanks for doing my work for me.

Regards,
Yoni