On My Soapbox About Soda Pop

Stop drinking soda regularly. Not only is it costing you money but it's also not very good for you. Treat soda like it was meant to be, liquid candy. Use it as a treat not as a form of rehydration.

Sure I like to have a soda once in awhile. Dr. Pepper is a personal favorite of mine. But I don't drink it daily. Maybe once a week now. You know what I do drink a lot of? Water! Almost exclusively. Once in awhile, after I've had at least 8 glasses of plain water, I will put some Crystal Light-like flavoring into a glass of water. But even that only happens once in awhile.

Get yourself a Britta or a Pur pitcher and keep it filled and chilled in your refrigerator. Once you starting drinking water almost exclusively you will actually start to like drinking water. I have several refillable jugs that fit into my car cup holders and we carry water with us everywhere. I'm healthier and have more money because of this simple, good for me, good for the environment, healthy habit. And just think of what a great example it is for your kids!

There are oodles of research on the health hazards of both sugar & diet soda. I think we drink entirely too much of the stuff. I used to be an official addict (my husband is still working on his soda addiction). Even at the generic brand prices you're throwing away money with soda and adding to the trash/waste that pollutes our earth. Water is free (or just about). It is good for you. It can help to keep you healthy. It can save you money by keeping the doctor away. No one gets diabetes from drinking water. You can't become overweight from drinking water. Drinking water from refillable containers is better for the environment too. Much less waste than a soda can. Less energy used to process the water too.

What a simple way to help yourself, your pocketbook and the environment. Just switch to drinking water from refillable containers. You don't have to give up soda and juices and other drinks entirely, just use them appropriately.

xx steps off soapbox xx



*cheers*

Karen