As I was researching soda and the affect on our bodies, I ran across a very shocking statistic. Research shows that the average American drinks 239 gallons of soda per year!! WOW! In a 12 ounce can of coke there are 39 grams of sugar. So what does this mean? If you consume a can of coke you are literally “eating” the equivalent of 9 teaspoons of sugar / 3 tablespoons. Pretty shocking huh? For every 4 grams of sugar that ‘s the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of sugar. Some sodas have more sugar than that. No wonder it is so hard to break free from our addictions to sodas and sugary drinks. Our bodies continue to crave more as we fill it with the caffeine and sugar.
So what do we do to break free from the sugar addiction from our drinks? One thing is ~ WATER WATER WATER! Your body will thank you for it. So why is water important? Take a look at this article: http://www.livestrong.com/article/78550-water-important-weight-loss/
So what are your struggles with your water intake? Come on over to the forums and let’s discuss it or share your opinion online!