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Diet Soda or Regular? They’ll both make you fat!

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The Journal of the American Heart Association recently published a report done by some Harvard researchers that has determined that drinking more than one soft drink daily, whether it is sugar free or not, may be associated with an increase in the risk factors for heart disease. Well, what does this have to do with weight gain, you ask? Those risk factors for heart disease have everything to do with weight gain! According to the senior author of the study, Ramachandran Vasan, M.D.: “We were struck by the fact that it didn’t matter whether it was a diet or regular … Continue reading →

Cheap Soda

If you purchase soda for a holiday weekend, picnic, party, road trip, or just for drinking at home, you know how quickly it adds up. It’s often cheaper to purchase two- liter bottles than it is to purchase smaller bottles or cans. If you plan to use the soda at home or at a picnic or party location, two liters may be the most economical option. These days, a 20-ounce bottle of pop often goes for more than a two-liter bottle, especially if you purchase it cold at a gas station or a convenience store. If you’re heading out for … Continue reading →