Tuesday, May 28, 2019

The Truth Behind Soft Drinks

Quinlan, Julia J. and Adam Furgang. The Truth Behind Soft Drinks. Part of the From Factory to Table: What You're Really Eating series. 2018. 48p. ISBN 978-1-47778992-6. Available at 663.62 QUI on the library shelves.

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Over the last fifty years, soft drinks have evolved from an expensive treat seldom consumed to an ubiquitous beverage consumed by billions of people. Brand names like Coca-Cola and Pepsi have become part of the cultural lexicon everywhere. But soft drinks, which displaced healthier drinks like milk and water, have contributed to worldwide epidemic of obesity striking rich and poor countries alike.

This book reveals how soft drinks are made. Emphasis is placed on the fact that there are over ten teaspoons of sugar in every can of regular soft drinks, while diet drinks contain ingredients known to cause cancer. From acid to benzene, the list of ingredients contained in soft drinks represent a chemical nightmare, yet people continue to consume soft drinks. Health issues related to consuming soft drinks are explored, possible consequences are advanced.

A warned consumer is always better than someone who doesn't know. If you like soft drinks, read this book to know what it is you consume!

Other books in this series include:

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