No Soda. None. Period.
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Thu, Sep 17, 2009 @ 09:23 PM
When I speak to moms about their concerns for the kids' healthy lifestyle, I always say, "No Soda. None. Period."
Then the "Buts..." come...the ball game, the birthday party, the pizza night, a special treat...
I say No. No Soda. None. Period.
All the research that is not sponsored by the soda companies themselves says the same thing. Soda makes us fat. Soda makes our kids fat.
Try this: Right now - go to your kitchen and measure 17 teaspoons of sugar into your favorite coffee mug. 17. That's what's in a 20 oz soda. Now, I dare you to pour some coffee in there and try to drink it.
Here's what 17 teaspoons of sugar looks like.
Need more? Read this:
http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2188612.html
So, the next time you consider "treating" yourself to a soda - consider what a treat is. And consider how you want to treat yourself and your kids.
No Soda. None. Period.