Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Soda Quota

Regular soda is definitely out because it a major calorie overload, but guess what, I don't want you drinking diet soda either! After you stop drinking it every day, you could definitely feel the difference being off those chemicals! As I've learned more about health and wellness, I've become very aware of what it is that I put into my body. The FDA has not ban these products, but there is plenty of research about aspartame (the sweetener in Diet Coke). The main thing I want you to do is try your best to limit your exposure to it. If strictly water is out of the question, drink unsweetened ice tea or coffee, they both have zero calories. If you need to sweeten your coffee or tea, try xylitol, stevia, or if you have to sucralose (Splenda). Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener that's extracted from the fibers of certain fruits and vegetables, and stevia comes from a South American plant. You've hit your quota, now's the time to look for alternatives to rid you of your soda.

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