Could Pop Be Destroying Your Diet?

The other day I was reading the nutritional panel on a can of root beer. Most people know that pop is bad for your health (and teeth) because it is loaded with sugar but this one (A&W) really seems to take the cake.

170 calories and over 45 grams of sugar!

You should not have more than 50g of sugar in a day. Most foods have less than 10. I was really shocked and started comparing it to other things that are bad for your diet. I figure you can eat 4-5 granola bars to reach that amount of sugar. That's a whole box! You could also have five glazed donuts and 2 full sized Kit Kat bars.

Plus, with almost 200 calories per drink you could eat a pretty decent sized snack or small meal. You could have a bowl of rice, a small bagel or even a piece of pizza!

What really blew my mind is the thought that people drink these everyday. Some people are on a more than 1 can a day habit. It really goes to show that pop can not be in the diet if you are trying to lose weight or stay fit. They are the true definition of empty calories.

Additionally if you are in the regular habit of drinking pop, cutting it out of your daily routine would make a huge difference to your health and overall well being.

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