Sodas & How it Impacts Your Health

Sodas…..

Ø50 Gallons a year/person is the average amount of soda consumed by Americans.

ØDrinking one soda a day equates to consuming 39 pounds of sugar per year.

ØRegularly consuming sugary drinks interacts with the genes that affect weight.

ØSugar-sweetened beverages are linked to more than 180,000 obesity-related deaths per year. 

ØA 42 oz. super sized soda contains 477 calories, 123g of sugar, and 52mg of Sodium.

ØSoda is the single largest source of added sugar and empty calories in the modern diet.

ØSoda is the leading cause of childhood obesity in the U.S.

ØSoda can spike insulin levels in the body, increasing belly fat and diabetes risk.

ØSoda has no nutritional value, but can lead to weight gain, obesity, and cavities. 

ØSoda has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease among men and high triglycerides among women.