Archive for December, 2013

In spite of the dangers sugary beverages pose to our health, they are consumed much more than in the past.  A generation ago a soda was usually an infrequent treat saved for special occasions.  Not only has it become our default beverage, but we’re frequently offered enormous serving sizes and free refills.  As recently as 2010 we consumed an average of over 50 gallons of soda per person annually (that’s more than 260 POUNDS of soda with zero nutritional value)!  ...