Liquid Calories

'Life's Sweeter With Fewer Sugary Drinks'

Michael F. Jacobson | Posted 11.08.2011

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Michael F. Jacobson

Many factors contribute to our obesity epidemic, and a comprehensive effort to overcome it is absolutely necessary. But there's more than enough reason to single out sugary drinks as a place to start.

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BEWARE: Liquid Calories That Add Up

Carrie Wiatt, M.S. | Posted 08.30.2011

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Carrie Wiatt, M.S.

Ditching that regular soda and switching to a diet version may not be the perfect fix-it healthy solution. Research shows that both versions may lead to disease.

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Beverages And Weight Gain: You Are What You Drink

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

If you need an afternoon Caramel Macchiato fix, or start each morning with a strawberry-banana smoothie, you may be getting more than you bargained for on your waistline.

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Health Dept. Launches New Gross-Out Ads (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

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New York wants to know if you're "pouring on the pounds." On Monday, the Health Department rolled out their new ad campaign targeting liquid calori...

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