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Health Resolution: Lose the Soft Drinks!

From the Show: Naturally Savvy
Summary: Learn just how BAD soft drinks are for you and why you should make a resolution to "can" them.
Air Date: 12/11/13
Duration: 10
Host: Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
Guest Bio: Dr. Ginger
Dr. Ginger is founder and CEO of Dr.Ginger, LLC, a wellness consulting company. Dr. Ginger, an authority on workplace wellness, is bucking the old system of "disease management" and is blazing a new trail with her "disease reversal" approach. She is known for her "30-Day Change Your Life Detox Challenges" and her book, The Healing Powers of Green Juice.
  • Book Title: The Healing Powers of Green Juice
  • Guest Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/thedrginger
  • Guest Twitter Account: @TheDrGinger
Health Resolution: Lose the Soft Drinks!
Soft drinks and diet soft drinks are incredibly unhealthy for you.

One can or bottle of your favorite soft drink can contain up to 10 teaspoons of sugar. This amount of sugar is enough to make a diabetic cringe.

Not to mention the caffeine, chemicals, and complete lack of nutritional value these drinks contain.

Sure, they taste good...but, at what cost?

Drinking soft drinks regularly can cause cavities, gum disease, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and more.

In this edition of "Healthy Steps with Dr. Ginger," Dr. Ginger explains why your New Year's resolution to be to "kick the can" (of soda that is) permanently.