3 Easy and Effective Ways to Kick Your Dangerous Addiction to Sugary Sodas
The recent war on sugary soft drinks is one that many Americans don’t understand. They see schools and even cities banning certain sods and they scratch their collective heads. After all, didn’t they enjoy the same beverages when they were kids? How then could they possibly be that harmful? The truth, as with most things, is that soda is okay, if enjoyed in moderation. Unfortunately, most Americans are addicted to the stuff!
How do we know? The average U.S. citizen imbibes an incredible 44 gallons of soda each year! That’s tens of thousands of extra calories that go straight to your hips, since sugar is ingested almost instantly. How can you break the habit and avoid obesity and chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes? Here are 3 simple tips:
1. Drink water instead. No it won’t satisfy your caffeine cravings, but it will fill you us without all the extra calories.
2. Switch to diet soda, but don’t drink too much of it.
3. Seek support. Let your friends know that you are trying to kick the habit and that you need their help.