Coke, Pepsi Make Changes to Avoid Cancer Warning
Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. are changing the way they make the caramel coloring used in their sodas as a result of a California law that mandates drinks containing a certain level of carcinogens...
View ArticleShould Government be Telling Us What to Eat or Drink? [POLL]
You've heard the story by now that New York Mayor Bloomberg wants to limit the size of sodas sold in New York City. Anything over a 16oz soft drink would be banned from sale. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs There a Link Between Sugary Drinks and Obesity? Federal Government to...
U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) has introduced an amendment to the federal Farm Bill that would require the federal government to study the possible link between sugary beverages and obesity in...
View ArticleBloomberg: Survey Links Sugary Drinks, Obesity
New York City officials say new statistics underscore a correlation between sugary drinks and obesity. Continue reading…
View ArticleShould Food Stamps Be Restricted From Buying Soda?
The mayors of New York, Newark and 16 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. Continue reading…
View ArticleSoda Sales Decline
It seems that not even Beyonce or new, lower-calorie options can convince Americans to drink more soda. Continue reading…
View ArticleNYC Ban on Big Soda Unconstitutional
New York City's crackdown on big, sugary sodas is staying on ice. Continue reading…
View ArticleAre Americans Done with Soda? [POLL]
The big three American soda companies released their sales numbers recently, and the news is not good. Continue reading…
View ArticleNYC Wants State's Top Court to Review Big-Soda Ban Ruling
New York City is asking the state's highest court to take up the city's effort to stop many eateries from selling super-sized, sugary drinks. Continue reading…
View ArticleCoke to Defend Safety of Aspartame
Coca-Cola plans to run its first ad defending the safety of artificial sweeteners on Wednesday, a move that comes as the company looks to stem declining sales of diet soda. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs Soda Making Your Kid Violent?
By Bill Doyle New research from Columbia University suggests the effects of soda on young children is making them violent and short-tempered. Continue reading…
View ArticleFive-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Forced To Drink Grape Soda
There are some children who never have a shot at having a good life; there’s one such case from Tennessee. Continue reading…
View ArticleDecline in Soda Consumption Accelerates
Just as I’m jumping on the soda bandwagon comes word that Americans are buying less soda, with volume sales their lowest since 1995. Continue reading…
View ArticleSoda makers pledge to reduce calorie consumption
FILE - In this June 27, 2012 file photo, blog writer Stephanie Klose, sips beverage as she participates in a soda taste test in New York. Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 said...
View ArticleDiet sodas fall in US; Pepsi takes back No. 2 spot
Americans bought less soda for the tenth straight year in 2014, with diet sodas shrinking more than their sugary counterparts, according to a report released Thursday. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew dietary guidelines: lean meat OK, cut the added sugars
Some Americans may not have to cut back on eggs and salt as much as they once thought. And eating lean meat is still OK. But watch the added sugars -- especially the sugary drinks. Continue reading…
View ArticleSummer is here, New Jersey! Time for Boost!
Unless you grew up in one of the river towns of Burlington County or know someone who did, you have no idea what 'Boost!' is. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Truth About How Much Bacteria NY'ers Are Actually Drinking
While fountain soda is something a good number of New Yorkers request to drink when dining out, concerns about cleanliness have raised serious eyebrows. Continue reading…
View ArticleYou Probably Don't Know the Odd Meaning Behind Pepsi's Name
It has nothing to do with drinking soda. Continue reading…
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