The largest soda companies in the US pledged to reduce their drinks’ calories by 20 percent until 2025. Yes, in about 10 years from now, any beverage sold by PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group will contain a bit less sugar. But is that enough to counter the obesity problem? The announcement took place at the 10th Annual Clinton Global Initiative organized by former president … [Read more...]
California To Become The First State To Seek Warning Labels On Sugary Drinks
In accordance with a proposal announced by a state lawmaker; California would become the first state in the country to entail warning labels on sodas and other sugary drinks. According to Dr. Harold Goldstein, of the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, “Soda and other sugary drinks are the number-one source of added sugar in the American diet.” On an average American consumes 45 … [Read more...]