A quarter cup of sugar per can?

Did you know that each 12 ounce can of soda pop contains 10-12 teaspoons of sugar? That’s a quarter cup of sugar! Drink just two a day and you’re consuming a half cup of sugar without even realizing it. Not to mention 140 calories per can.

Large amounts of sugar in soda pop not only add up the empty calories that can cause weight gain, but the acid in soda pop can dissolve tooth enamel, leading to cavities & tooth decay.

Diet pop isn’t much of a solution, either. According to Dr. Russel Blaylock, in his book Excitotoxins; The Taste That Kills, when the temperature of Aspertame exceeds 86° F. (in your stomach) a chemical found in Aspertame converts to eformaldehyde and then to formic acid. Formic acid is the toxic poison found in the sting of fire ants. Maybe not what you want to drink too much of?

According to Dr. Blaylock, if you suffer from spasms, pains, leg numbness, cramps, dizziness, ringing ears, headaches, joint pain, depression, anxiety attacks or blurred vision, you may be suffering from a toxic system.

How to kick the pop habit - or at least cut back.

Here’s what I suggest. Set a jug of water on the countertop. Ice water shocks your kidneys and spleen, in case you didn’t know.

Drop in a few curls of fresh lemon, lime, grapefruit or orange peel (or a combination) for a fresh and zingy taste.

Then, make citrus ice cubes. Squeeze your favorite citrus fruit or shave a little citrus peel over your ice cube tray before freezing. Or, squeeze a fresh orange, mix half & half with water and freeze as ice cubes.

Instead of pop, pour a glass of water over a citrus cube so it’s cold, but not iced - and enjoy! Your waistline, your body and your complexion will thank you for it.

If you have a sugar craving but still want to lose the weight, try our Lollipop Diet!