Sunday, August 21, 2011

Fwd: Fooducate Blog - Insurance Companies Say: Quit the Fizzy Pop



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From: Fooducate <info@fooducate.com>
Date: August 20, 2011 8:13:32 PM EDT
To: lcyerra1@gmail.com
Subject: Fooducate Blog - Insurance Companies Say: Quit the Fizzy Pop

Fooducate Blog - Insurance Companies Say: Quit the Fizzy Pop

Insurance Companies Say: Quit the Fizzy Pop

Posted: 20 Aug 2011 05:48 AM PDT

Harmful Soda
Via: Term Life Insurance

Check out this infographic, published not by doctors, not by dietitians, and not by the government. This "propaganda" is disseminated by a for-profit organization that has a direct financial interest in reducing your junk food intake – an insurance company. For the full size graphic, click here.

The checklist of cola induced maladies includes:

  • asthma
  • kidney disease due to phosphoric acid
  • diabetes
  • obesity
  • heart disease
  • tooth decay
  • osteoporosis
  • reproductive problems

Perhaps this is a good time to point out that a family of 4 can save $500 a year simply by switching from soft drinks to tap water. This could well be the best health decision you'll ever make.

[h/t to YG and The Kitchn]

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