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LiberalLovinLug

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88. I always thought taxing soda pop was a good idea

Sat Aug 31, 2019, 08:47 PM

Aug 2019

Even just a couple of pennies added onto a sugar drink can be put towards health costs incurred. I think Chicago tried to do this and failed. And New York I believe was set to implement size restrictions on take out cups size, no more of those gallon size pops.

But I was shocked that so many Democrats were against it! Very shocked to watch a Daily Show episode with Jon Stewart mocking this New York proposition. I guess all Americans share this drawing the line at freedom of choice....for how much junk food and sugar we absorb. It just seems to be more of a health/safety issue than a harmless choice. Like seat belt laws overroad peoples freedom of choice....because in the end it saves lives and money. I don't get Democrats or liberals not seeing how sugar is a poison, and is killing us. Like nicotine products, it should be taxed more. Then you'd see people cut down voluntarily.

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My life without sugar [View all] Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 OP

There is a growing shift in the medical community attributing high blood pressure to in2herbs Aug 2019 #1

Oh, hadn't heard that. I'll have to look into it. woodsprite Aug 2019 #3

Wow Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #4

Wonderful! me, too Shanti Mama Aug 2019 #2

Thank you! Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #6

Try more fiber. ginnyinWI Aug 2019 #15

I was a veg for more than 20 years Shanti Mama Aug 2019 #19

Not being a meat eater, I get the bulk of my fats from avocados. Merlot Aug 2019 #35

Makes sense since I read that sugar acts as an inflammatory Ohiogal Aug 2019 #47

Big Ag want everyone addicted to sugar and salt CousinIT Aug 2019 #5

Good for you! Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #7

That is a very good point re: too much sugar which results in poorly controlled blood sugar/insulin hlthe2b Aug 2019 #74

Curious - do you ever use artificial sweeteners or drink diet sodas? rurallib Aug 2019 #8

I have 1 16 oz diet coke at lunch 5 days a week Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #10

I use lots of artifical sweetener, mostly sucralose (Splenda). It has no harmful effect whatsoever. Towlie Aug 2019 #27

My sinuses tell me to reduce sugar empedocles Aug 2019 #9

How so? Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #11

Breathe better empedocles Aug 2019 #12

Your post is very encouraging to me! Ohiogal Aug 2019 #13

I did Atkins years ago Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #14

When I was a teenager Ohiogal Aug 2019 #17

And I think few people realize a gram is about a teaspoon. And no sane person would sit and eat 32 rwsanders Aug 2019 #84

We cut out all sugary drinks samplegirl Sep 2019 #92

Your post is extremely helpful. jmbar2 Aug 2019 #21

Yesterday Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #29

Thanks for the good ideas ! jmbar2 Aug 2019 #55

I always thought taxing soda pop was a good idea LiberalLovinLug Aug 2019 #88

All successful diets limit sugar. ginnyinWI Aug 2019 #16

And yet it's barely talked about Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #22

That was such a travesty Ohiogal Aug 2019 #48

The fact sugar is allowed in schools at all is criminal Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #60

The trick sugar plays is it contains empty calories. Body craves nutrition so it craves food. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2019 #18

I agree Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #23

Thank you for your encouraging post. I've been doing low carb for 2 weeks. Cousin Dupree Aug 2019 #20

You're welcome Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #24

Thanks for sharing your experience karin_sj Aug 2019 #25

Around 20 years ago I lost 80 lbs in a year and a half bearfan454 Aug 2019 #26

Wow Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #31

Sorry but that is not at all correct DarleenMB Aug 2019 #61

cantaloupe is high on the glycemic index scale. ginnyinWI Aug 2019 #68

Great post. Sugar is indeed addicting and reducing sugar intake has many benefits to your health. Pepsidog Aug 2019 #28

Try limiting all carbs... Rollo Aug 2019 #30

Good advice Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #32

That's the same advice I was about to give - Ms. Toad Aug 2019 #53

Oh man, sugar is my VICE!! True Dough Aug 2019 #33

More enjoyment really Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #36

No one enjoys sweets like me Ohiogal Aug 2019 #43

Yes! Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #44

In my world, there's no such thing as A gooey brownie Lulu KC Aug 2019 #51

Nor is there such a thing as A piece of candy. I'll eat the whole bag. Portal to danger for sure! Cousin Dupree Aug 2019 #56

I have a terrible sugar addiction too leftieNanner Aug 2019 #46

same here Skittles Aug 2019 #69

And the most amazing thing about that is True Dough Aug 2019 #70

I get around :) Skittles Aug 2019 #71

How old are you? True Dough Aug 2019 #72

That's right! Skittles is often called upon to kick somebody's ass, and she always Nay Oct 2019 #94

Great post! Very informative. FM123 Aug 2019 #34

Do you eat bread, pasta? lark Aug 2019 #37

Yes Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #39

Thanks! lark Aug 2019 #64

I just thought of a question- can you drink wine with dinner? FM123 Aug 2019 #38

Not a wine drinker Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #40

Sugary Foods will end up tasting gross and you will not feel good.... Chakaconcarne Aug 2019 #41

You mentioned you're a "white" male. Are you saying race plays into the health outcome too? MadDAsHell Aug 2019 #42

No idea Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #45

I cut carbs out almost 100 percent leftieNanner Aug 2019 #49

I discovered I actually prefer a hamburger on a bed of lettuce rather fierywoman Aug 2019 #62

there's a really entertainint book.... Locrian Aug 2019 #50

Sugar is not good, mostly processed. Something else most people have not caught up with...Soy Perseus Aug 2019 #52

Thanks for sharing Catherine Vincent Aug 2019 #54

Thanks for the great thread... Satch59 Aug 2019 #57

On the right track DarleenMB Aug 2019 #58

There is a book out there CountAllVotes Aug 2019 #59

Read that back in the 70's WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2019 #89

I did it too CountAllVotes Sep 2019 #91

As a poor person who relies on going to food pantries to get enough to eat. let me chime in. elocs Aug 2019 #63

It is more difficult if you're poor Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #65

Since losing 65 pounds (with Weight Watchers) yellowdogintexas Aug 2019 #79

FDA vs WHO grams of sugar daily differ (50 vs 25 grams) Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #66

High as a kite on sugar right now at work Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #67

And the crash can be a bitch!! WinstonSmith4740 Sep 2019 #90

I'm curious. Are you counting lactose from dairy products? hlthe2b Aug 2019 #73

Yeah, after some more thought True Dough Aug 2019 #75

Instead of prohibiting "bad" foods, focus on getting enough nutritous, healthy foods Kali Aug 2019 #76

I haven't cut all sugar but I have very little and feel so much better for it!!! yellowdogintexas Aug 2019 #80

Low Carb Diet - 1 year in. mac2766 Aug 2019 #77

Just came off a 12 hour No Sugar diet followed by a12 hour fast whathehell Aug 2019 #78

Good for you Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #82

Thanks! whathehell Aug 2019 #86

Bravo. kstewart33 Aug 2019 #81

Anyone know if there is a cancer connection? rwsanders Aug 2019 #83

Cancer loves Sugar and Carbs! MartyTheGreek Aug 2019 #85

A Few Good Resources FrankTC Aug 2019 #87

Still going strong Johnny2X2X Sep 2019 #93