Soda pop

Sometimes, the best refreshment for a meal is a big glass of ice cold soda. But did you know that soda pop is absolutely loaded with sugar? A recent Harvard medical school study showed that the sugar in one can a day is enough to add four kilos or ten pounds of body fat a year. Drinking more than one can a day increases the chance of obesity by sixty percent.



 And forget the diet version! The reports on all the chemicals they use to artificially sweeten pop can actually create other issues ie: weight gain, desire to consume more, diarrhea, and for a few people they have allergic reactions.

A great alternative is to use sparkling mineral water with a splash or two of fruit juice. Add the juice of a lemon or lime and you've created a wonderful digestive aid.

Enjoy the fizz without the sugar - your body will thank you.