the daily snivel

One of the things I've definitely become leery of is sugary beverages. Whether it is Coke, Fruitopia, or my beloved Jolt Cola, the consumption of these sweet drinks is part of our lifestyle here in North America, and it's safe to say that they probably aren't helping our waistlines any. What was once referred to as a "beer belly" is being worn by more and more children, teenagers, and computer programmers than ever before. In fact, can for can, Coke has more calories than your average beer. And so, given my newfound health and fitness after years of Jolt guzzling and dessert choices, I had to say: "I'd rather have beer than pop." So mostly I just drink water now, or coffee without sugar, and the occasional pint while out with friends.

Anyway, I found a rather good manifesto on the subject that I wanted to share. The website, ChangeThis.com, freely disseminates PDF articles that are generally compelling and interesting to read. I'm specifically endorsing this one, since it rings with something I've long personally held -- that is, we should really cut back on the sugar. Not completely, of course, since a life without cake isn't a life worth living, but we really do put it in everything when we should instead be saving it for something really special. I'd much rather abstain from pop or "fruit" drinks like Fruitopia and instead feel entitled to the occasional chocolate bar, or pint out with friends.