The soft drink challenge isn’t the easy way
The soda is cold and ready. The cold can has a layer of condensation on the outside. One that screams, open me! It’s just a soft drink. A delicious, and cold, soft drink. What could go wrong with a cold can of Coca-Cola? Or Pepsi? Maybe that soda can is a twenty ounce bottle. A twenty ounce bottle of Mountain Dew. And that’s just a few of the more popular soft drink selections.
There are many selections when it comes to the soft drink industry. Once upon a time it was just a few. However, the various brands expanded their inventory to include more flavors, and in some cases, more perks. For example, double the caffeine, or extreme flavors. The result of which is continued sales and even a boost in sales. It’s all good for business. But what about the body?
In recent years there have been more than a few studies on the effects of a soft drink on the body. When examining the ingredients in a soft drink some startling discoveries happen. Not everything in a carbonated soda is a healthy choice. Considering the sweet sugar buzz from a cold can of soda, that’s not altogether surprising.
The Soft Drink Challenge
As mentioned previously, there are a lot of technical studies on this topic. Furthermore, the data is in-depth. However, this isn’t a scientific article. Therefore, links to accredited sources, and intense technical terms can be replaced with four words. The four words that reveal the challenge of the soft drink. High fructose corn syrup.
An old school Coca-Cola drinker (like me) would say “there’s a lot of sugar in a soft drink“. And it’s true. There is a lot of sugar in a carbonated soft drink. That is in addition to the high fructose corn syrup. Furthermore, this is regular carbonated sodas. There is an expanding variety of soft drink selections. Including selections like low level energy drinks. Or hydrating energy drinks. And one thing they all have in common is the high fructose corn syrup.
Is it good for the body? Studies suggest maybe not. It only takes a small amount of research to find many examples of the negative effects of high fructose corn syrup. In fact, the research is convincing enough to warrant an effort to change. And although it will be difficult a soft drink challenge might be just what the Doctor Pepper ordered.
It Isn’t the Easy Way
Giving up the carbonated soda habit may not be easy. However, it could be a benefit to overall health and wellness. Considering my own enjoyment of a fantastic, and cold Coca-Cola, it won’t be the easy way. Somehow it always seems like things that are delicious, are bad for the body.
With this in mind, my challenge will be to significantly reduce the amount of carbonated sodas I consume. Even when used as a cheap energy boost, the drawback of all the high fructose corn syrup, just isn’t worth it. Related articles to this topic will be in the categories section, under health and wellness. Thanks for reading today.