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Back off sugary sodas,
health officials warn

A spoon full of sugar may help the medicine go down, but Americans are consuming far too much of the sweet stuff … and it could pose serious health risks including obesity, tooth decay, diabetes and heart disease, health officials said.

According to a recent report from the American Heart Association, we are each swallowing an average of 22 teaspoons of sugar every day. And it’s time to cut back — way back.

The biggest culprit? Soft drinks.

Overall, Americans are consuming twice as much soda pop as we did 25 years ago. That amounts to about a gallon per person EVERY week! And we’re spending $54 billion a year on these turbo-charged, fizzy beverages.

So, how much sugar is 22 teaspoons? Let’s put it into perspective: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, most women should be getting no more than 6 teaspoons a day. The dose for men should not exceed 9 teaspoons.

With about 8 teaspoons sugar, a regular 12-ounce soft drink will put most women over the recommended daily limit and nearly max out the recommended limit for men.

“Take a good hard look at your diet. Figure out where the sources of added sugars are and think about how to cut back on that.”

Rachel K. Johnson of the American Heart Association said it’s time to give specific advice on how much added sugar Americans should be getting, not just advising moderation.

“Take a good hard look at your diet,” said Johnson, professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont. “Figure out where the sources of added sugars are and think about how to cut back on that.”

The soda statistics get more alarming for our younger people. A national health survey found that kids ages 14 to 18 consume an eye-popping 34 teaspoons of added sugar a day!

The heart group data indicates added sugar is contributing to Americans consuming too many discretionary calories — the number of calories remaining after a person eats the foods needed to meet nutrient requirements.

“We know for sure that if you are consuming excessive amounts of added sugar, you will add calories, which leads to weight gain, or you will displace other essential nutrients,” Johnson said.

That translates into, “And along with extra weight comes a host of other medical issues.”

Cutting back on sugar likely won’t be easy for many people, said Lona Sandon, a dietitian at Dallas’ University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

“I think it’s probably going to be a struggle for quite a few people,” Sandon said.

Make it simple with OTG®: The healthy soda alternative!

Natural energy, without harmful side effects! The great-tasting energy drink Primorye OTG® contains ZERO sugar (and NO high fructose corn syrup). That means no sugar high — and no crash. Just pure energy from Vitamin B12, which is vitally important in the role of red blood cell production. Without an ample supply of red blood cells, we’ll feel weak, tired and run down.

OTG® gets its sweet, refreshing taste from Acesulfame Potassium and Sucralose. These are completely safe, calorie-free artificial sweeteners that have been approved by the FDA.

OTG® also contains amino acids, building blocks for our muscles. Every day we cause wear and tear on our muscles. At night during rest our body repairs the damage we’ve done. Without proteins and amino acids, our body wouldn’t have the proper tools to repair. We would wake up not feeling rested or rejuvenated.

OTG® delivers all these health benefits, plus it’s loaded with robust herbal adaptogens to promote endurance, speed recovery and improve mental clarity.

  • no sugar
  • no carbs
  • no caffeine
  • only 5 calories per serving

Don’t get sucked into the habit of consuming sugary sodas that pose health risks. Next time you want a cool, refreshing beverage forget the sugary soda …

Go for an OTG® instead!

Reference: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32543288/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition

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