There Is Nothing Sassy About Soda

I was recently talking to my brother about his self discribed “need” for soda. I was flabbergasted at how little information he knew about the syrupy sweet soft drink he was putting into his body. I think it’s safe to say most of us know that most sodas are loaded with sugar and caffenie so not only is it bad for your teeth, your pancreas but it dehydrates you.  The evidence of the ill effects of putting this into our bodies is mounting. I found some information that is pretty straight forward and I feel the need to share it with you because a sassy girl should always be up to date on healthy facts.
If you drink just 2 cans a day and the scale has not gone up you are not in the clear. Soda can not only add inches to your waistline but can put you at risk for stroke, heart disease, kidney damage, and type 2 diabetes. Even if you drink DIET soda you are not in the clear. Aspartame (the main ingredient in Diet Coke) accounts for more than 75% of complaints reported to the FDA. The most common adverse reactions include headaches, dizziness, attention difficulties, loss of memory, and vision problems. Not to mention that aspartame also effectively kills ants.
If that information alone isn’t enough to help you quit the fizzy stuff look at the calorie content of a can:

One Can of Soda

The calorie calculations:

• One 12 ounce can has about 150 calories
• One can a day times 30 days (one month) = 4,500 calories
• One pound of fat = 3,500 calories
• One can a day for 12 months (one year) = 54,000 calories or 15.4 pounds of fat!

Ok so soda is bad what what should you drink instead? Here are some sassy ideas:

• If it’s fizz you are looking for try SELTZER water. The fun bubbles are a much healthier option and has 0 calories per serving.

• Keep a jug of water refrigerated at all times. It has to be prepared fresh daily or sealed well because once it tastes a bit stale, you’re turned off of it for awhile.

• Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice in the water, as much as you like, tossing in the just squeezed fruit wedges too.

• If you find in the beginning that you just have to have some, keep a small bottle refrigerated. Just a sip or two will probably help to satisfy your craving. Just be careful to only take sips when you’re on the verge of guzzling a 2 Litre bottle of cola.