Yesterday I read an article in the New York Times that really annoyed me. This happens often.

Not that I get annoyed often…but that I got annoyed after reading a ‘health’ or ‘fitness’ article in the NY Times.

The article, ‘Sweeteners: Real Aid or Excuse to Indulge?‘ points out something that the author feels the world needs to know about. But the article topic has nothing, or very little, to do with the ‘take home messages’ that are detrimental to your health, wellness and fat loss.

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The governor of New York has proposed the largest tax hike in the history of New York State! Of the many taxes proposed, he wants to increase the tax on sodas – BUT NOT DIET SODAS!

To be honest, I’m not surprised because most people and politicians know NOTHING about health and weight loss…and many people are not aware of the dangers of ‘diet’ foods and artificial sweeteners.

But this is a disaster for several reasons…it will encourage people on lower incomes who already buy sodas to start buying diet sodas as they will be about 25 cents cheaper….it’s part of the new ‘Obesity Tax’ which is nothing but an ILLUSION championed by those who know NOTHING about health or weight loss.

Personally, I think sodas are one of the worst things produced on the planet…and diet sodas are even worse. What’s wrong with diet sodas? First, take a look at regular sodas which are not as damaging as diet sodas….but wait till you keep reading and discover the hidden dangers of ‘diet’ sodas that are making people fat and triggering cravings & depression…

The real problem with soda is not the 10-14 teaspoons of sugar or HFCS (which in of itself is poisonous to the human body), but the high levels of phosphrous which create mineral imbalances in your blood….which causes a leaching of calcium from blood and bones.

Oh wait…they are also high in calories and sugar, low in nutrients…

Sodas have 10 – 14 teaspoons of sugar, about 150 calories, 30 to 55 mg of caffeine & loaded with artificial colors and sulphites (allergenic to many…causes inflammation).

Sugar (esp in liquid form) increases insulin levels which can lead to diabetes, weight gain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, premature aging and a boatload of other problems….

Most sodas are over 100 % RDA of sugar.

The acids in soda dissolve tooth enamel within 20 minutes of exposure (how many of you brush your teeth every single time after you drink soda?)

The more sugar and caffeine you drink – the sooner your develop vitamin and mineral imbalances and imbalanced brain chemistry (which leads to cravings, addictions and mood swings)

But the REAL problem in 100% of overweight and depressed clients I have worked with…..

Diet soda…

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