Topic: sugary drinks

Businesses and Beverage Industry Take Bloomberg’s Soda Ban To Court

Businesses and Beverage Industry Take Bloomberg's Soda Ban To Court

In the last weeks before super size Coca-Cola goes contraband in New York City, the American Beverage Association (ABA) and other businesses are taking Bloomberg to court over his controversial soda ban, claiming that it’s an unconstitutional affront to small businesses and personal liberties. Lawyers representing big soda, small business, and New York City took their claim to Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling today, nitpicking the legality of the regulations, which are set to be enacted in March. More »

Everyone Should Watch This Honest Coca-Cola Obesity Commercial (And Pass It On)

Everyone Should Watch This Honest Coca-Cola Obesity Commercial (And Pass It On)

Last week, Coca-Cola addressed its increasingly relevant role in America’s obesity issues for the first time … by releasing a commercial exonerating the company from blame. The ad touts Coca-Cola’s efforts to reduce calories in its sugary beverages, to offer a range of low- or zero-calorie drinks and to pull sodas from schools in favor of water, juices and sports drinks. All of which is (in its own warped “corporate social responsibility” way) commendable. And none of which changes the fact that even no- or low-calorie sodas or moderate sugary-drink consumption can wreck your health. More »

In Addition To Large Sodas, 8 Other Sugary Foods Mayor Bloomberg Should Ban

In Addition To Large Sodas, 8 Other Sugary Foods Mayor Bloomberg Should Ban

New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, is certainly stirring up a lot of controversy over his proposal to ban large sugary drinks. It’s something that makes a lot of sense in order to start fighting this war on obesity. But sodas are not the only sugar-laden products that are just plain crappy for our health.

To recap, Bloomberg wants to ban any sugary drinks that are larger than 16 ounces (a size that is more than sufficient for anyone). A 16 ounce Coke has a whopping 41 grams of sugar–more than double the 20 grams that the American Heart Association recommends for women (it’s 36 grams for men).

So while Bloomberg is at it, here are eight other high-sugar foods that he should ban: More »

It’s World Diabetes Day: Cut Your Risk By Ditching Sodas And Other Sugar Drinks

It's World Diabetes Day: Cut Your Risk By Ditching Sodas And Other Sugar Drinks

It’s World Diabetes Day, and the International Diabetes Foundation is warning that by 2030, one in 10 people worldwide, or 522 million people, could have the disease. Want to cut your diabetes risk? Then it’s time to ditch all sugary drinks: A new study has found that soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages raise diabetes and heart disease risk even in women who are thin. More »

Put Down The Mai Tai; Hawaiian Public Health Campaign Warns Against Sugary Drinks

Put Down The Mai Tai; Hawaiian Public Health Campaign Warns Against Sugary Drinks

Vacation is synonymous with Mai Tais, Pina Coladas, and Frozen Daiquiris, but even Hawaii think you should lay off the punch: The Hawaiian health department just launched a campaign against sugary soft drinks (which includes a lot of those drink mixers that practically keep its own tourism industry afloat). The campaign, called “Don’t Drink Yourself Fat” has a $3.4 million federal grant to get its message out in Kauai and Maui; their public messaging is targeted at getting residents to live a healthy life style, but their tourists could probably take a tip, as well: Whether in a hotel or at home, those sugary beverages add up. More »

10 Surprising Drinks That Could Raise Your Blood Pressure

10 Surprising Drinks That Could Raise Your Blood Pressure

We hardly need another study to know that soda is bad for us, but in case you need an up-to-date reminder: New research says sugary drinks cause high blood pressure. Before you stop reading because you never drink coke, consider this: The study isn’t just talking about soft drinks: It’s talking about any drink sweetened with sugar. You might think you’re doing good by never drinking anything that comes out of a can, but if your beverage of choice (juice and smoothies included) contains high fructose corn syrup, you’re still putting yourself at risk. More »